Reinhold Glière : String Octet in D major Op. 5 (1900)

[@ianpatrickmchugh787]

There is such a wealth of music by Gliere that we have yet to explore. I'm so happy that we're beginning to appreciate his chamber works beyond the cello duets and the piano works beyond the 25 preludes. One day I hope we'll finally be able to hear his operas and his copious library of songs!

[@Cesar_SM]

I already had this wondrous recording. Some of the most ravishing writing for strings is found in here. The 1st movement never fails to bring some tears to my eyes, it's indescribably beautiful, with unforgettable melodies. I think this is one of the best string octets ever penned. I simply love it! It's sheer delight! This work is not to be miss! In other words, a must-hear!

[@maxmerry8470]

I'm with Also sprach Zarathustra as regards the exquisite beauty of this Octet, a relatively youthful work. Echoes of Borodin notwithstanding, the composition is a real stunner. The CD is difficult to obtain these days which only goes to heighten the value of this wonderful upload.......

[@benlindsay6012]

Another sadly overlooked composer; yet his chamber music is full of incredible gems, like this string octet!

[@riccardoemanuelegrassi2069]

wonderful...once again, thanx for uploading

[@noelbedy8873]

Beautiful

[@tomboyer5608]

Agree with the other commentators, Gliere has been overlooked but belongs in the pantheon of great composers, a rung below Dvorak, maybe the same level as Smetana. I've played the Op. 11 sextet -- I'd consider it a masterpiece. The Octet is a less mature work but still first rate. There are excellent quartets, duos in various combinations, trios -- just a tremendous body of chamber music. Gliere will sometimes remind you of Brahms, sometimes Tchaikovsky, sometimes Dvorak, but it's not derivative -- it's its own thing. He mined Ukrainian and Russian dance music for ideas but brought a good understanding of counterpoint and a very good feel for string writing.

[@annaishii8903]

I. Allegro moderato (0:00-) II. Allegro (7:09-) III. Andante (12:57-) IV. Allegro assai. (18:22-)

[@Cesar_SM]

0:53 - 2:12 I am in heaven!!!

[@rmzkip]

Also Sprach Glière