Mendelssohn
String Octet (Scherzo)
"A breathtaking feat of youthful energy."
Archival Record & Lore
Written when he was just 16, the Scherzo of the Octet is famously "airy and light," requiring the strings to play with incredible delicacy and speed.
Era
Romantic
Medium
Orchestral
Mood
Energetic
Uplifting