Emperor Franz Joseph II and his brother Maximilian, Elector of Cologne, had competing wind bands. Beethoven wrote his Octet, op. 103 for one of them — we're not sure which — and Max's band is the one ...

The Octet for Winds by Ludwig van Beethoven is challenging for the players, but listening is easy! It will bring joy and delight to your morning. Join Emily Boyer just after 9 a.m. on 91.1, 107.5, and ...