Beethoven was most distressed when he discovered that of all his recent compositions, it was his septet that was gaining greatest favour by viennese audiences. He considered it somewhat unworthy of himself! Yet, the music continues to endure and this by the melos ensemble of london marvellous recording is now coupled on cd with the more intimate serenade as well as schumann"s adagio and allegro for horn and piano. All recordings are released internationally on cd for the first time