Which seven instruments get to perform Beethoven's Septet in E-flat major, Opus 20?
Beethoven grew to dislike it because people kept wanting to hear it, rather than his more boring stuff like symphonies and concertos. We heard it for the first time live last night; a lovely piece.
I was listening to this on youtube this morning during my commute. Beautiful! He also later arranged it as a trio with piano, Opus 38, which is also quite nice.