I wonder why Beethoven ceased writing for wind/wind and string ensembles as early as 1801, just after completing his septet, Op.20 and Serenade, Op.25. These are both very satisfying works, yet he seems to have lost interest, and suddenly, in following them. We have the wind sextets and Octet, and the lovely Oboe Trio, but all carry hopelessly misleading, late opus numbers.
We know that LvB had many musically-proficient friends. It' hard to believe they simply stopped asking him for new works; or if they did, that he completely ignored their requests. If he found working on the folksong arrangements satisfying - AND THIS IS NOT EVEN BEETHOVEN MUSIC! - then it's equally hard to believe he lacked the motivation.
Any thoughts?
We know that LvB had many musically-proficient friends. It' hard to believe they simply stopped asking him for new works; or if they did, that he completely ignored their requests. If he found working on the folksong arrangements satisfying - AND THIS IS NOT EVEN BEETHOVEN MUSIC! - then it's equally hard to believe he lacked the motivation.
Any thoughts?
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