The fourty-sixth classical recording: #239 Felix Mendelssohn - Octet
Continuing in my journey to learn and appreciate more classical music, I think this is the first time I've encountered an (instrumental) octet. Not having the full body of an orchestra removed some of the force, which worked well with the energy this piece has. At time menacing, the speed of play feels more important, the franticness of forte sections contrasting with the quieter, more delicate parts that bring out the individual voices more clearly. While I am, of course, listening to recordings here, it feels like the effect in the room would have been even better, feeling more personal as you can get swept up in these sections. It's uplifting, more intense to listen to than I expected, but (it turns out) great to get some energy to start the day.