Ludwig van Beethoven (1770~1827) Serenade for Violin, Viola and Cello op. 8 The Serenade in D major for Violin, Viola and Cello, Op. 8, is a string trio composition by Ludwig van Beethoven. It was written from 1796-97, and published in 1797 by Artaria in Vienna. The six movements are as follows: I. Marcia: Allegro (4/4) – Adagio (3/4) II. Menuetto: Allegretto ((3/4) III. Adagio - Scherzo: Allegr..