CONTENT COURTESY ANAM
Franz Schubert composed his Octet as a commission from Ferdinand Troyer for whom the clarinet part was written. One hour, six movements, and eight musicians, the Octet is Schubert’s largest chamber composition. Having undertaken this significant work in 2025, ANAM musicians are proud to present the complete work in a standalone concert.
Symbolically, Schubert considered the Octet as a stepping stone in the preparation of what he called a “grand symphony”, which became his renowned Ninth Symphony. Paying homage to this sentiment, the Octet also serves as a starting point for the 2026 ANAM Season, and in November, to conclude a year of fantastic music-making, the ANAM Orchestra will perform The Great, under the baton of Giordano Bellincampi at the St Kilda Town Hall.
Schubert Octet
Date & Time: Wed 25 Mar 2026, 3PM
Venue: Rosina Auditorium, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St
Tickets: ANAM website
On the program:
Franz SCHUBERT Octet in F Major, D. 803
Karen Chen (NSW) clarinet
Tom Allen (VIC) horn
Stephanie Sheridan (WA) bassoon
Jasmine Milton (SA) violin
Olivia Kowalik (NSW) violin
Helena Burns (QLD) viola
Heesoo Kim (QLD) cello
Maddison Furlan (VIC) double bass
Duration: approximately 1 hour (no interval)
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