Luigi Puxeddu, La Magnifica Comunità - Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 1-10 (2006-2015)
BAND/ARTIST: Luigi Puxeddu, La Magnifica Comunità
- Title: Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 1-10
- Year Of Release: 2006-2015
- Label: Brilliant Classics
- Genre: Classical
- Quality: flac lossless
- Total Time: 17:27:23
- Total Size: 4.69 gb
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Tracklist
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 1
01. Quintet No. 1 in A Major, G. 265: I. Andantino
02. Quintet No. 1 in A Major, G. 265: II. Largo
03. Quintet No. 1 in A Major, G. 265: III. Minuetto. Allegro - Trio
04. Quintet No. 1 in A Major, G. 265: IV. Allegro assai
05. Quintet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, G. 266: I. Amoroso
06. Quintet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, G. 266: II. Allegro non tanto
07. Quintet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, G. 266: III. Minuetto - Trio
08. Quintet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, G. 266: IV. Presto
09. Quintetto No. 3 in C Minor, G. 267: I. Allegretto
10. Quintetto No. 3 in C Minor, G. 267: II. Adagio non tanto
11. Quintetto No. 3 in C Minor, G. 267: III. Minuetto - Trio
12. Quintetto No. 3 in C Minor, G. 267: IV. Presto
13. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 268: I. Adagio
14. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 268: II. Allegro e con forza
15. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 268: III. Adagio
16. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 268: IV. Rondeau. Allegro
17. Quintet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, G. 269: I. Non tanto sostenuto
18. Quintet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, G. 269: II. Allegro assai
19. Quintet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, G. 269: III. Allegretto
20. Quintet No. 5 in D Major, G. 270: I. Pastorale
21. Quintet No. 5 in D Major, G. 270: II. Allegro maestoso
22. Quintet No. 5 in D Major, G. 270: III. Minuetto con variazioni
Boccherini’s string quintets have more to offer than the almost infamous Minuet (from G 275). The gifted Italian composer has written a huge amount of chamber music, including many string quintets for different combinations of instruments.Some of his earlier quintets for 2 violins, 1 viola and 2 celli have now been recorded by the Italian Baroque ensemble La Magnifica Comunita. The ensemble pays a lot of attention to stylistic research. All members have studied at prestigious musical institutions like the Royal Conservatory in The Hague and Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. They play on period instruments. Since Boccherini himself was a professional cello-player he often choose for this more unusual combination with the 2 celli. His music is often a vibrant mixture of Romantic, Italian and Spanish or rather Andalusian elements. Intense performances by La Magnifica Comunitá.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 2
01. Quintetto I in B-Flat Major, G. 271: I. Allegro
02. Quintetto I in B-Flat Major, G. 271: II. Adagio non tanto
03. Quintetto I in B-Flat Major, G. 271: III. Allegro assai
04. Quintetto III in C Major, G. 273: I. Allegro molto
05. Quintetto III in C Major, G. 273: II. Larghetto
06. Quintetto III in C Major, G. 273: III. Minuetto. Trio
07. Quintetto III in C Major, G. 273: IV. Presto
08. Quintetto II in A Major, G. 272: I. Allegro non molto
09. Quintetto II in A Major, G. 272: II. Larghetto
10. Quintetto II in A Major, G. 272: III. Minuetto. Trio
11. Quintetto II in A Major, G. 272: IV. Allegro assai
12. Quintetto IV in F Minor, G. 274: I. Larghetto
13. Quintetto IV in F Minor, G. 274: II. Vivace
14. Quintetto IV in F Minor, G. 274: III. Minuetto. Trio
15. Quintetto IV in F Minor, G. 274: IV. Presto
16. Quintetto V in E Major, G. 275: I. Amoroso
17. Quintetto V in E Major, G. 275: II. Allegro e con spirito
18. Quintetto V in E Major, G. 275: III. Minuetto - Trio
19. Quintetto V in E Major, G. 275: IV. Rondeau. Andante
20. Quintetto VI in D Major, G. 276, "L'Uccelliera": I. Adagio assai
21. Quintetto VI in D Major, G. 276, "L'Uccelliera": II. Allegro giusto
22. Quintetto VI in D Major, G. 276, "L'Uccelliera": III. Allegro
23. Quintetto VI in D Major, G. 276, "L'Uccelliera": IV. Tempo di minuetto
24. Quintetto VI in D Major, G. 276, "L'Uccelliera": V. Tempo di prima
Luigi Boccherini wrote many string quintets for various combinations of instruments. This is the second volume of Boccherini's complete string quintets, performed by La Magnifica Comunità on period instruments. Their baroque ensemble here consist of the for Boccherini typical combination of two violins, one viola and two cellos.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 3
01. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 277: I. Maestoso
02. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 277: II. Larghetto con espressione
03. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 277: III. Minuetto. Allegro
04. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 277: IV. Presto
05. Quintetto No. 2 in C Major, G. 279: I. Allegro maestoso
06. Quintetto No. 2 in C Major, G. 279: II. Larghetto
07. Quintetto No. 2 in C Major, G. 279: III. Presto
08. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 279: I. Prestissimo
09. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 279: II. Largo
10. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 279: III. Tempo di minuetto - Trio
11. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 279: IV. Presto
12. Quintetto No. 4 in D Minor, G. 280: I. Allegro
13. Quintetto No. 4 in D Minor, G. 280: II. Andante sostenuto
14. Quintetto No. 4 in D Minor, G. 280: III. Fuga. Allegro giusto
15. Quintetto No. 5 in A Major, G. 281: I. Andantino
16. Quintetto No. 5 in A Major, G. 281: II. Allegro giusto
17. Quintetto No. 5 in A Major, G. 281: III. Presto assai
18. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 282: I. Andante sostenuto
19. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 282: II. Allegro con spirito
20. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 282: III. Minuetto
21. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 282: IV. Rondeau. Allegro
The third part of the Boccherini string quintets performed by La Magnifica Communitá, containing the 6 quintets Op. 13 written in 1772. Delightful classical music which has been an example to many of Boccherini’s younger colleagues. He was one of the first to write for string quintet and the five parts are beautifully balanced. The musicians of La Magnifica Communitá research their interpretations thoroughly. They perform Boccherini’s music in a pleasantly whole-hearted way, being both down to earth and airy.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 4
01. Quintetto No. 1 in C Minor, G. 283: I. Allegro moderato
02. Quintetto No. 1 in C Minor, G. 283: II. Grave
03. Quintetto No. 1 in C Minor, G. 283: III. Minuetto - Trio
04. Quintetto No. 1 in C Minor, G. 283: IV. Allegro assai
05. Quintetto No. 2 in D Major, G. 284: II. Allegro assai
06. Quintetto No. 2 in D Major, G. 284: II. Adagio
07. Quintetto No. 2 in D Major, G. 284: III. Minuetto - Trio
08. Quintetto No. 2 in D Major, G. 284: IV. Allegro assai
09. Quintetto No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 285: I. Allegro molto
10. Quintetto No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 285: II. Larghetto
11. Quintetto No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 285: III. Tempo di minuetto - Trio
12. Quintetto No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 285: IV. Rondeau. Allegro
13. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 286: I. Allegro
14. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 286: II. Largo cantabile
15. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 286: III. Minuetto con moto - Trio
16. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 286: IV. Allegro assai - Andantino - Allegro - Allegro assai
17. Quintetto No. 5 in D Minor, G. 287: I. Allegro moderato
18. Quintetto No. 5 in D Minor, G. 287: II. Lento
19. Quintetto No. 5 in D Minor, G. 287: III. Allegro con moto
20. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 288: I. Grave
21. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 288: II. Allegro
22. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 288: III. Minuetto - Trio
23. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 288: IV. Presto
The continuation of the recordings of the complete string quintets by Boccherini. The Italian ensemble La Magnifica Comunitá performs the six quintets Op. 18 from 1772. This delightful ‘Spanish’ music is vibrantly played on original period instruments. As before on the first two volumes, these quintets have two cello parts.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 5
01. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 289: I. Allegro vivo molto
02. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 289: II. Larghetto
03. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 289: III. Grave
04. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 289: IV. Minuetto con moto. Trio
05. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 289: I. Allegro vivace assai
06. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, G. 290: II. Allegro giusto
07. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, G. 290: III. Cantabile adagio assai
08. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, G. 290: IV. Minuetto con molto moto. Trio
09. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, G. 290: IV. Prestissimo
10. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 291: I. Adagio non tanto
11. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 291: II. Allegro moderato
12. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 291: III. Minuetto. Trio
13. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 291: IV. Allegro assai
14. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 4 in G Major, G. 292: I. Allegro brioso assai
15. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 4 in G Major, G. 292: II. Andante lentarello
16. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 4 in G Major, G. 292: III. Minuetto. Trio
17. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 4 in G Major, G. 292: IV. Prestissimo
18. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 5 in D Minor, G. 293: I. Allegro assai
19. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 5 in D Minor, G. 293: II. Adagio
20. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 5 in D Minor, G. 293: III. Minuetto. Trio
21. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 5 in D Minor, G. 293: IV. Rondeau. Allegretto
22. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 294: I. Allegro moderato
23. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 294: II. Minuetto. Trio
24. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 294: III. Larghetto
25. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 294: IV. Allegro ma non presto
The continuation of the Boccherini String Quintet series on Brilliant Classics offers the complete 6 quintets Op. 20. Again a proof of Boccherini’s great musical originality, placing him firmly in the line Haydn-Mozart-Beethoven, a master of Classical Style. The interpretations of the ensemble La Magnifica Comunità, playing on original instruments, are gaining enormous critical acclaim, winning a prestigious “Diapason d’Or” and “Choc de la Monde de la Musique” in France, for their eloquent phrasing, and fresh and brilliant playing, full of vigour and tenderness.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 6
01. Quintetto No. 1 in D Minor, G. 295: I. Larghetto
02. Quintetto No. 1 in D Minor, G. 295: II. Allegro
03. Quintetto No. 1 in D Minor, G. 295: III. Minuetto con moto. Trio
04. Quintetto No. 1 in D Minor, G. 295: IV. Rondeau. Allegretto
05. Quintetto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, G. 296: I. Sostenuto assai
06. Quintetto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, G. 296: II. Allegro vivo
07. Quintetto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, G. 296: III. Minuetto. Trio
08. Quintetto No. 3 in A Major, G. 297: I. Moderato assai
09. Quintetto No. 3 in A Major, G. 297: II. Allegro con brio
10. Quintetto No. 3 in A Major, G. 297: III. Minuetto. Trio
11. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 298: I. Allegro
12. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 298: II. Larghetto
13. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 298: III. Minuetto. Trio
14. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 298: IV. Allegro
15. Quintetto No. 5 in D Major, G. 299: I. Allegro moderato assai
16. Quintetto No. 5 in D Major, G. 299: II. Largo assai
17. Quintetto No. 5 in D Major, G. 299: III. Minuetto. Trio
18. Quintetto No. 5 in D Major, G. 299: IV. Grave
19. Quintetto No. 5 in D Major, G. 299: V. Rondeau. Allegretto
20. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 300: I. Allegro non molto
21. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 300: II. Minuetto. Trio
22. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 300: III. Largo cantabile
23. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 300: IV. Finale. Allegro giusto
This expert group of Italian Barock musicians continues its journey through Boccherini’s greatest contribution to chamber music. He composed over a hundred string quintets, none of which will ever achieve the (deserved) fame or reputation of Schubert’s single example, but which have much to offer on their own terms: most notably a singing, melodic invention that betrays his Italian roots, as does the relatively low place accorded to counterpoint or development compared to the more strenuous inventions of his contemporary Mozart. The Op.25 set of six quintets recorded here dates from 1778, a decade after he made his decisive and profitable move to Madrid in the employ and patronage of aristocratic courts who were well pleased with the unfailingly charming, uncomplicated and urbane music he provided for their entertainment and diversion. One of his patrons had a string quartet: with Boccherini joining them as a second cellist, a genre was born, only to die a matter of decades later with Schubert.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 7
01. Quintetto I in A Major, G. 301: I. Andante con un poco di moto
02. Quintetto I in A Major, G. 301: II. Allegro con moto
03. Quintetto II in G Major, G. 302: I. Allegro
04. Quintetto II in G Major, G. 302: II. Minuetto - Trio
05. Quintetto III in E Minor, G. 303: I. Moderato assai
06. Quintetto III in E Minor, G. 303: II. Minuetto - Trio
07. Quintetto IV in Eb Major, G. 304: I. Sostenuto
08. Quintetto IV in Eb Major, G. 304: II. Minuetto - Trio
09. Quintetto V in G Minor, G. 305: I. Moderato
10. Quintetto V in G Minor, G. 305: II. Minuetto - Trio
11. Quintetto VI in B Minor, G. 306: I. Allegro moderato
12. Quintetto VI in B Minor, G. 306: II. Minuetto - Trio
Luigi Boccherini (1743–1805) was an exact contemporary of Josef Haydn, and knew his Austrian colleague well. He also knew the younger Mozart. Although Haydn is credited with developing the String Quartet (Boccherini was himself no slouch when it came to composing quartets), and Mozart likewise with the Quintet, it is Boccherini who can lay claim to establishing the string quintet as a major chamber music form. It is his works that influenced the masterpieces by Mozart, the solitary work by Beethoven, and most importantly, the towering example by Schubert. As a cellist, Boccherini ensured that the cello had a prominent role in the quintets (the cadenza in the trio of no.4), and especially in the almost vocal, song like writing of the slow movements. The set of six quintets on this release were published as his opus 27 in Madrid in 1779, and are representative of Boccherini at the peak of his powers – urbane, witty, perfectly crafted, graceful and suave. The listener will easily hear why he was nicknamed ‘Mrs Haydn’ by the violinist Giuseppe Puppo – his music was considered more gentle and feminine than Haydn’s.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 8
01. String Quintet in B-Flat Major, Op. 39, G. 337: I. Andante lento
02. String Quintet in B-Flat Major, Op. 39, G. 337: II. Allegro vivo - Tempo di minuetto - Tempo I
03. String Quintet in B-Flat Major, Op. 39, G. 337: III. Rondeau. Allegro ma non tanto - Tempo di minuetto - Tempo I
04. String Quintet in F Major, Op. 39, G. 338: I. Allegro vivo non presto
05. String Quintet in F Major, Op. 39, G. 338: II. Adagio non tanto
06. String Quintet in F Major, Op. 39, G. 338: III. Minuetto. Trio
07. String Quintet in F Major, Op. 39, G. 338: IV. Finale. Allegro vivo
08. String Quintet in D Major, Op. 39, G. 339: I. Allegro vivo
09. String Quintet in D Major, Op. 39, G. 339: II. Pastorale. Amoroso ma non lento
10. String Quintet in D Major, Op. 39, G. 339: III. Finale. Presto
Luigi Boccherini (1743–1805) is one of the major figures in 18th century music, and was close to both Haydn and Mozart. The young Austrian admired Boccherini’s music, and his string quintets in particular. Throughout his long career, Boccherini’s style was influenced by composers such as Nardini, Sammartini in his native Italy, Wagenseil and Monn from the Mannheim school, and forward looking composers from France such as Gossec. However, Boccherini was to base himself in Spain at the royal court, and found himself rather cut off from mainstream European musical trends. This caused him to develop his individual style – a mix of Spanish dance influences, and a smooth ‘Latin’ charm that led some commentators to remark that his music was effeminate, and in the words of one violinist Giuseppe Puppo, that he was ‘Haydn’s wife’. This is to miss the point of Boccherini’s style. Although less dramatic than either Haydn or Mozart, his music does have moments of explosive drama that appear all the more effective when bursting fortissimo from an otherwise calm movement. The harmonic shifts are also surprising and used to great effect. His music is sensuous, passionate and dramatic. The Op.39 Quintets date from 1787 when he was at the court of Friederich Wilhelm II in Berlin. These are important works that rank alongside the chamber music of his great Austrian contemporaries, and Boccherini deserves to be in their company.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 9
01. Quintet No. 1 in F Major, G. 307: I. Allegro giusto
02. Quintet No. 1 in F Major, G. 307: II. Larghetto
03. Quintet No. 1 in F Major, G. 307: III. Minuetto - Trio
04. Quintet No. 1 in F Major, G. 307: IV. Finale: Allegro
05. Quintet No. 2 in A Major, G. 308: I. Allegro vivace
06. Quintet No. 2 in A Major, G. 308: II. Minuetto - Trio
07. Quintet No. 2 in A Major, G. 308: III. Larghetto
08. Quintet No. 2 in A Major, G. 308: IV. Allegro vivace
09. Quintet No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 309: I. Larghetto
10. Quintet No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 309: II. Allegro molto
11. Quintet No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 309: III. Minuetto - Trio
12. Quintet No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 309: IV. Allegro vivo
13. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 310: I. Allegro con moto
14. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 310: II. Minuetto con moto - Trio
15. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 310: III. Grave
16. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 310: IV. Rondeau: Allegro con moto
17. Quintet No. 5 in D Minor, G. 311: I. Allegro con moto
18. Quintet No. 5 in D Minor, G. 311: II. Andante
19. Quintet No. 5 in D Minor, G. 311: III. Minuetto - Trio
20. Quintet No. 5 in D Minor, G. 311: IV. Finale: Allegro
21. Quintet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, G. 312: I. Allegro giusto
22. Quintet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, G. 312: II. Minuetto - Trio
23. Quintet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, G. 312: III. Larghetto
24. Quintet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, G. 312: IV. Finale: Allegro vivo
A much-underrated composer, Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) was one of the leading composers of the late 18th century, a friend and colleague of both Haydn and Mozart, and a formidable cello virtuoso. His reputation was such that he was nicknamed ‘Mrs Haydn’ – not in a pejorative sense, the appellation was due to his music sounding Haydnesque, but with a sensual, feminine grace rather than the Sturm und Drang of his Austrian friend’s music. Although his cello concerti and some of his symphonies remain in the repertoire, it is his chamber music that his reputation today rests, especially the quintets. Boccherini championed this genre, and it was his example that inspired Mozart to compose his quintets. The Op.28 set was composed in 1779 in the Spanish town of Candelada, a time when Boccherini had fallen out with King Carlos III, and was in exile, though still employed by the Infante Don Luis. They are all large-scale 4 movement works. There is much innovation here – the cross-referencing of movements in these works creates a ‘cyclical’ design. The D minor work (No.5) is a sombre foil to its fellow works, and no.2 bears the inscription ‘Della Disgrazia’ (of his disgrace), a reference to his exile. No.4 has an especially taxing cello part, and No.6 a wonderfully graceful slow movement and a brilliant folk music inspired finale.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 10
01. String Quintet No. 1 in D Major, G. 313: I. Andante moderato
02. String Quintet No. 1 in D Major, G. 313: II. Minuetto
03. String Quintet No. 1 in D Major, G. 313: III. Cantabile
04. String Quintet No. 1 in D Major, G. 313: IV. Finale. Allegro
05. String Quintet No. 2 in C Minor, G. 314: I. Allegro vivo
06. String Quintet No. 2 in C Minor, G. 314: II. Largo assai
07. String Quintet No. 2 in C Minor, G. 314: III. Minuetto
08. String Quintet No. 2 in C Minor, G. 314: IV. Fuga. Allegro giusto
09. String Quintet No. 3 in F Major, G. 315: I. Adagio
10. String Quintet No. 3 in F Major, G. 315: II. Allegro vivo
11. String Quintet No. 3 in F Major, G. 315: III. Andante lentarello
12. String Quintet No. 4 in A Major, G. 316: I. Allegro moderato
13. String Quintet No. 4 in A Major, G. 316: II. Minuetto
14. String Quintet No. 4 in A Major, G. 316: III. Largo cantabile
15. String Quintet No. 4 in A Major, G. 316: IV. Il ballo Tedesco. Presto
16. String Quintet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, G. 317: I. Allegro moderato
17. String Quintet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, G. 317: II. Minuetto
18. String Quintet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, G. 317: III. Andante lento
19. String Quintet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, G. 317: IV. Finale. Allegro assai
20. String Quintet No. 6 in G Minor, G. 318: I. Allegro moderato assai
21. String Quintet No. 6 in G Minor, G. 318: II. Minuetto
22. String Quintet No. 6 in G Minor, G. 318: III. Preludio. Adagio
23. String Quintet No. 6 in G Minor, G. 318: IV. Rondò. Allegro giusto
Luigi Boccherini spent his early life in the service of the authorities of his hometown of Lucca, in Tuscany, though his talent as a cellist and composer often saw him travel abroad with his family at this young age. Settling in Spain in 1770, he spent the next 15 years of his life in the service of the Infante Luis Antonio Jaime of Bourbon. The String Quintets Op.29 for two violins, viola and two cellos were composed for the Infante in 1779 and represent a peak in Boccherini’s output, both for the magic of their texture and their great formal freedom. They remained unpublished for several years, only printed posthumously by the Parisian publisher Pleyel in 1813. The presence of dance is a common feature of the Quintets, with examples of every kind bursting out unexpectedly, even in movements where it is not openly called for. Particularly striking in this regard is Boccherini’s way of disrupting a slow movement in order to leave space for the dance to follow to the point that, in the sixth and last quintet, the slow movement is reduced to a sad Prelude before the Goyescan finale. Performing these works are I Virtuosi della Rotonda, a chamber group founded by Luigi Puxeddu in 2002, made up of soloists and leaders of major Italian orchestras. Puxeddu has already released Boccherini’s String Quintets Op.18, with La Magnifica Comunità (BC93346), and his Complete Cello Sonatas (BC93784) on Brilliant Classics. The latter, the only complete recording in existence, was named Disc of the Month by Angelo Foletto in the Italian classical music magazine Suonare News and received five Diapasons in France, as well as being critically praised in American Record Guide and Classical Voice.
After a lapse of several years this set presents the continuation of a highly successful and popular series on Brilliant Classics: the string quintets by Boccherini! The String Quintet series, of which 15 CD’s have already been issued, brought to light many hidden treasures, masterworks of chamber music in pure Classical Style, brimming with vitality, wit and winning charm. The ensemble I Virtuosi delle Rotonda are basically the same as the previous ensemble La Magnifica Comunita, only the primarius is changed: early music specialist and pioneer Federico Guglielmo, a better and stronger advocate of this delicious music is hardly imaginable…
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 1
01. Quintet No. 1 in A Major, G. 265: I. Andantino
02. Quintet No. 1 in A Major, G. 265: II. Largo
03. Quintet No. 1 in A Major, G. 265: III. Minuetto. Allegro - Trio
04. Quintet No. 1 in A Major, G. 265: IV. Allegro assai
05. Quintet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, G. 266: I. Amoroso
06. Quintet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, G. 266: II. Allegro non tanto
07. Quintet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, G. 266: III. Minuetto - Trio
08. Quintet No. 2 in E-Flat Major, G. 266: IV. Presto
09. Quintetto No. 3 in C Minor, G. 267: I. Allegretto
10. Quintetto No. 3 in C Minor, G. 267: II. Adagio non tanto
11. Quintetto No. 3 in C Minor, G. 267: III. Minuetto - Trio
12. Quintetto No. 3 in C Minor, G. 267: IV. Presto
13. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 268: I. Adagio
14. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 268: II. Allegro e con forza
15. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 268: III. Adagio
16. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 268: IV. Rondeau. Allegro
17. Quintet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, G. 269: I. Non tanto sostenuto
18. Quintet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, G. 269: II. Allegro assai
19. Quintet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, G. 269: III. Allegretto
20. Quintet No. 5 in D Major, G. 270: I. Pastorale
21. Quintet No. 5 in D Major, G. 270: II. Allegro maestoso
22. Quintet No. 5 in D Major, G. 270: III. Minuetto con variazioni
Boccherini’s string quintets have more to offer than the almost infamous Minuet (from G 275). The gifted Italian composer has written a huge amount of chamber music, including many string quintets for different combinations of instruments.Some of his earlier quintets for 2 violins, 1 viola and 2 celli have now been recorded by the Italian Baroque ensemble La Magnifica Comunita. The ensemble pays a lot of attention to stylistic research. All members have studied at prestigious musical institutions like the Royal Conservatory in The Hague and Schola Cantorum Basiliensis. They play on period instruments. Since Boccherini himself was a professional cello-player he often choose for this more unusual combination with the 2 celli. His music is often a vibrant mixture of Romantic, Italian and Spanish or rather Andalusian elements. Intense performances by La Magnifica Comunitá.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 2
01. Quintetto I in B-Flat Major, G. 271: I. Allegro
02. Quintetto I in B-Flat Major, G. 271: II. Adagio non tanto
03. Quintetto I in B-Flat Major, G. 271: III. Allegro assai
04. Quintetto III in C Major, G. 273: I. Allegro molto
05. Quintetto III in C Major, G. 273: II. Larghetto
06. Quintetto III in C Major, G. 273: III. Minuetto. Trio
07. Quintetto III in C Major, G. 273: IV. Presto
08. Quintetto II in A Major, G. 272: I. Allegro non molto
09. Quintetto II in A Major, G. 272: II. Larghetto
10. Quintetto II in A Major, G. 272: III. Minuetto. Trio
11. Quintetto II in A Major, G. 272: IV. Allegro assai
12. Quintetto IV in F Minor, G. 274: I. Larghetto
13. Quintetto IV in F Minor, G. 274: II. Vivace
14. Quintetto IV in F Minor, G. 274: III. Minuetto. Trio
15. Quintetto IV in F Minor, G. 274: IV. Presto
16. Quintetto V in E Major, G. 275: I. Amoroso
17. Quintetto V in E Major, G. 275: II. Allegro e con spirito
18. Quintetto V in E Major, G. 275: III. Minuetto - Trio
19. Quintetto V in E Major, G. 275: IV. Rondeau. Andante
20. Quintetto VI in D Major, G. 276, "L'Uccelliera": I. Adagio assai
21. Quintetto VI in D Major, G. 276, "L'Uccelliera": II. Allegro giusto
22. Quintetto VI in D Major, G. 276, "L'Uccelliera": III. Allegro
23. Quintetto VI in D Major, G. 276, "L'Uccelliera": IV. Tempo di minuetto
24. Quintetto VI in D Major, G. 276, "L'Uccelliera": V. Tempo di prima
Luigi Boccherini wrote many string quintets for various combinations of instruments. This is the second volume of Boccherini's complete string quintets, performed by La Magnifica Comunità on period instruments. Their baroque ensemble here consist of the for Boccherini typical combination of two violins, one viola and two cellos.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 3
01. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 277: I. Maestoso
02. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 277: II. Larghetto con espressione
03. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 277: III. Minuetto. Allegro
04. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 277: IV. Presto
05. Quintetto No. 2 in C Major, G. 279: I. Allegro maestoso
06. Quintetto No. 2 in C Major, G. 279: II. Larghetto
07. Quintetto No. 2 in C Major, G. 279: III. Presto
08. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 279: I. Prestissimo
09. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 279: II. Largo
10. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 279: III. Tempo di minuetto - Trio
11. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 279: IV. Presto
12. Quintetto No. 4 in D Minor, G. 280: I. Allegro
13. Quintetto No. 4 in D Minor, G. 280: II. Andante sostenuto
14. Quintetto No. 4 in D Minor, G. 280: III. Fuga. Allegro giusto
15. Quintetto No. 5 in A Major, G. 281: I. Andantino
16. Quintetto No. 5 in A Major, G. 281: II. Allegro giusto
17. Quintetto No. 5 in A Major, G. 281: III. Presto assai
18. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 282: I. Andante sostenuto
19. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 282: II. Allegro con spirito
20. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 282: III. Minuetto
21. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 282: IV. Rondeau. Allegro
The third part of the Boccherini string quintets performed by La Magnifica Communitá, containing the 6 quintets Op. 13 written in 1772. Delightful classical music which has been an example to many of Boccherini’s younger colleagues. He was one of the first to write for string quintet and the five parts are beautifully balanced. The musicians of La Magnifica Communitá research their interpretations thoroughly. They perform Boccherini’s music in a pleasantly whole-hearted way, being both down to earth and airy.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 4
01. Quintetto No. 1 in C Minor, G. 283: I. Allegro moderato
02. Quintetto No. 1 in C Minor, G. 283: II. Grave
03. Quintetto No. 1 in C Minor, G. 283: III. Minuetto - Trio
04. Quintetto No. 1 in C Minor, G. 283: IV. Allegro assai
05. Quintetto No. 2 in D Major, G. 284: II. Allegro assai
06. Quintetto No. 2 in D Major, G. 284: II. Adagio
07. Quintetto No. 2 in D Major, G. 284: III. Minuetto - Trio
08. Quintetto No. 2 in D Major, G. 284: IV. Allegro assai
09. Quintetto No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 285: I. Allegro molto
10. Quintetto No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 285: II. Larghetto
11. Quintetto No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 285: III. Tempo di minuetto - Trio
12. Quintetto No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 285: IV. Rondeau. Allegro
13. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 286: I. Allegro
14. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 286: II. Largo cantabile
15. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 286: III. Minuetto con moto - Trio
16. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 286: IV. Allegro assai - Andantino - Allegro - Allegro assai
17. Quintetto No. 5 in D Minor, G. 287: I. Allegro moderato
18. Quintetto No. 5 in D Minor, G. 287: II. Lento
19. Quintetto No. 5 in D Minor, G. 287: III. Allegro con moto
20. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 288: I. Grave
21. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 288: II. Allegro
22. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 288: III. Minuetto - Trio
23. Quintetto No. 6 in E Major, G. 288: IV. Presto
The continuation of the recordings of the complete string quintets by Boccherini. The Italian ensemble La Magnifica Comunitá performs the six quintets Op. 18 from 1772. This delightful ‘Spanish’ music is vibrantly played on original period instruments. As before on the first two volumes, these quintets have two cello parts.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 5
01. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 289: I. Allegro vivo molto
02. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 289: II. Larghetto
03. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 289: III. Grave
04. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 289: IV. Minuetto con moto. Trio
05. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, G. 289: I. Allegro vivace assai
06. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, G. 290: II. Allegro giusto
07. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, G. 290: III. Cantabile adagio assai
08. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, G. 290: IV. Minuetto con molto moto. Trio
09. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 2 in B-Flat Major, G. 290: IV. Prestissimo
10. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 291: I. Adagio non tanto
11. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 291: II. Allegro moderato
12. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 291: III. Minuetto. Trio
13. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 3 in F Major, G. 291: IV. Allegro assai
14. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 4 in G Major, G. 292: I. Allegro brioso assai
15. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 4 in G Major, G. 292: II. Andante lentarello
16. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 4 in G Major, G. 292: III. Minuetto. Trio
17. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 4 in G Major, G. 292: IV. Prestissimo
18. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 5 in D Minor, G. 293: I. Allegro assai
19. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 5 in D Minor, G. 293: II. Adagio
20. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 5 in D Minor, G. 293: III. Minuetto. Trio
21. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 5 in D Minor, G. 293: IV. Rondeau. Allegretto
22. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 294: I. Allegro moderato
23. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 294: II. Minuetto. Trio
24. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 294: III. Larghetto
25. 6 String Quintets, Op. 20. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 294: IV. Allegro ma non presto
The continuation of the Boccherini String Quintet series on Brilliant Classics offers the complete 6 quintets Op. 20. Again a proof of Boccherini’s great musical originality, placing him firmly in the line Haydn-Mozart-Beethoven, a master of Classical Style. The interpretations of the ensemble La Magnifica Comunità, playing on original instruments, are gaining enormous critical acclaim, winning a prestigious “Diapason d’Or” and “Choc de la Monde de la Musique” in France, for their eloquent phrasing, and fresh and brilliant playing, full of vigour and tenderness.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 6
01. Quintetto No. 1 in D Minor, G. 295: I. Larghetto
02. Quintetto No. 1 in D Minor, G. 295: II. Allegro
03. Quintetto No. 1 in D Minor, G. 295: III. Minuetto con moto. Trio
04. Quintetto No. 1 in D Minor, G. 295: IV. Rondeau. Allegretto
05. Quintetto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, G. 296: I. Sostenuto assai
06. Quintetto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, G. 296: II. Allegro vivo
07. Quintetto No. 2 in E-Flat Major, G. 296: III. Minuetto. Trio
08. Quintetto No. 3 in A Major, G. 297: I. Moderato assai
09. Quintetto No. 3 in A Major, G. 297: II. Allegro con brio
10. Quintetto No. 3 in A Major, G. 297: III. Minuetto. Trio
11. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 298: I. Allegro
12. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 298: II. Larghetto
13. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 298: III. Minuetto. Trio
14. Quintetto No. 4 in C Major, G. 298: IV. Allegro
15. Quintetto No. 5 in D Major, G. 299: I. Allegro moderato assai
16. Quintetto No. 5 in D Major, G. 299: II. Largo assai
17. Quintetto No. 5 in D Major, G. 299: III. Minuetto. Trio
18. Quintetto No. 5 in D Major, G. 299: IV. Grave
19. Quintetto No. 5 in D Major, G. 299: V. Rondeau. Allegretto
20. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 300: I. Allegro non molto
21. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 300: II. Minuetto. Trio
22. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 300: III. Largo cantabile
23. Quintetto No. 6 in A Minor, G. 300: IV. Finale. Allegro giusto
This expert group of Italian Barock musicians continues its journey through Boccherini’s greatest contribution to chamber music. He composed over a hundred string quintets, none of which will ever achieve the (deserved) fame or reputation of Schubert’s single example, but which have much to offer on their own terms: most notably a singing, melodic invention that betrays his Italian roots, as does the relatively low place accorded to counterpoint or development compared to the more strenuous inventions of his contemporary Mozart. The Op.25 set of six quintets recorded here dates from 1778, a decade after he made his decisive and profitable move to Madrid in the employ and patronage of aristocratic courts who were well pleased with the unfailingly charming, uncomplicated and urbane music he provided for their entertainment and diversion. One of his patrons had a string quartet: with Boccherini joining them as a second cellist, a genre was born, only to die a matter of decades later with Schubert.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 7
01. Quintetto I in A Major, G. 301: I. Andante con un poco di moto
02. Quintetto I in A Major, G. 301: II. Allegro con moto
03. Quintetto II in G Major, G. 302: I. Allegro
04. Quintetto II in G Major, G. 302: II. Minuetto - Trio
05. Quintetto III in E Minor, G. 303: I. Moderato assai
06. Quintetto III in E Minor, G. 303: II. Minuetto - Trio
07. Quintetto IV in Eb Major, G. 304: I. Sostenuto
08. Quintetto IV in Eb Major, G. 304: II. Minuetto - Trio
09. Quintetto V in G Minor, G. 305: I. Moderato
10. Quintetto V in G Minor, G. 305: II. Minuetto - Trio
11. Quintetto VI in B Minor, G. 306: I. Allegro moderato
12. Quintetto VI in B Minor, G. 306: II. Minuetto - Trio
Luigi Boccherini (1743–1805) was an exact contemporary of Josef Haydn, and knew his Austrian colleague well. He also knew the younger Mozart. Although Haydn is credited with developing the String Quartet (Boccherini was himself no slouch when it came to composing quartets), and Mozart likewise with the Quintet, it is Boccherini who can lay claim to establishing the string quintet as a major chamber music form. It is his works that influenced the masterpieces by Mozart, the solitary work by Beethoven, and most importantly, the towering example by Schubert. As a cellist, Boccherini ensured that the cello had a prominent role in the quintets (the cadenza in the trio of no.4), and especially in the almost vocal, song like writing of the slow movements. The set of six quintets on this release were published as his opus 27 in Madrid in 1779, and are representative of Boccherini at the peak of his powers – urbane, witty, perfectly crafted, graceful and suave. The listener will easily hear why he was nicknamed ‘Mrs Haydn’ by the violinist Giuseppe Puppo – his music was considered more gentle and feminine than Haydn’s.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 8
01. String Quintet in B-Flat Major, Op. 39, G. 337: I. Andante lento
02. String Quintet in B-Flat Major, Op. 39, G. 337: II. Allegro vivo - Tempo di minuetto - Tempo I
03. String Quintet in B-Flat Major, Op. 39, G. 337: III. Rondeau. Allegro ma non tanto - Tempo di minuetto - Tempo I
04. String Quintet in F Major, Op. 39, G. 338: I. Allegro vivo non presto
05. String Quintet in F Major, Op. 39, G. 338: II. Adagio non tanto
06. String Quintet in F Major, Op. 39, G. 338: III. Minuetto. Trio
07. String Quintet in F Major, Op. 39, G. 338: IV. Finale. Allegro vivo
08. String Quintet in D Major, Op. 39, G. 339: I. Allegro vivo
09. String Quintet in D Major, Op. 39, G. 339: II. Pastorale. Amoroso ma non lento
10. String Quintet in D Major, Op. 39, G. 339: III. Finale. Presto
Luigi Boccherini (1743–1805) is one of the major figures in 18th century music, and was close to both Haydn and Mozart. The young Austrian admired Boccherini’s music, and his string quintets in particular. Throughout his long career, Boccherini’s style was influenced by composers such as Nardini, Sammartini in his native Italy, Wagenseil and Monn from the Mannheim school, and forward looking composers from France such as Gossec. However, Boccherini was to base himself in Spain at the royal court, and found himself rather cut off from mainstream European musical trends. This caused him to develop his individual style – a mix of Spanish dance influences, and a smooth ‘Latin’ charm that led some commentators to remark that his music was effeminate, and in the words of one violinist Giuseppe Puppo, that he was ‘Haydn’s wife’. This is to miss the point of Boccherini’s style. Although less dramatic than either Haydn or Mozart, his music does have moments of explosive drama that appear all the more effective when bursting fortissimo from an otherwise calm movement. The harmonic shifts are also surprising and used to great effect. His music is sensuous, passionate and dramatic. The Op.39 Quintets date from 1787 when he was at the court of Friederich Wilhelm II in Berlin. These are important works that rank alongside the chamber music of his great Austrian contemporaries, and Boccherini deserves to be in their company.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 9
01. Quintet No. 1 in F Major, G. 307: I. Allegro giusto
02. Quintet No. 1 in F Major, G. 307: II. Larghetto
03. Quintet No. 1 in F Major, G. 307: III. Minuetto - Trio
04. Quintet No. 1 in F Major, G. 307: IV. Finale: Allegro
05. Quintet No. 2 in A Major, G. 308: I. Allegro vivace
06. Quintet No. 2 in A Major, G. 308: II. Minuetto - Trio
07. Quintet No. 2 in A Major, G. 308: III. Larghetto
08. Quintet No. 2 in A Major, G. 308: IV. Allegro vivace
09. Quintet No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 309: I. Larghetto
10. Quintet No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 309: II. Allegro molto
11. Quintet No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 309: III. Minuetto - Trio
12. Quintet No. 3 in E-Flat Major, G. 309: IV. Allegro vivo
13. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 310: I. Allegro con moto
14. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 310: II. Minuetto con moto - Trio
15. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 310: III. Grave
16. Quintet No. 4 in C Major, G. 310: IV. Rondeau: Allegro con moto
17. Quintet No. 5 in D Minor, G. 311: I. Allegro con moto
18. Quintet No. 5 in D Minor, G. 311: II. Andante
19. Quintet No. 5 in D Minor, G. 311: III. Minuetto - Trio
20. Quintet No. 5 in D Minor, G. 311: IV. Finale: Allegro
21. Quintet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, G. 312: I. Allegro giusto
22. Quintet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, G. 312: II. Minuetto - Trio
23. Quintet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, G. 312: III. Larghetto
24. Quintet No. 6 in B-Flat Major, G. 312: IV. Finale: Allegro vivo
A much-underrated composer, Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805) was one of the leading composers of the late 18th century, a friend and colleague of both Haydn and Mozart, and a formidable cello virtuoso. His reputation was such that he was nicknamed ‘Mrs Haydn’ – not in a pejorative sense, the appellation was due to his music sounding Haydnesque, but with a sensual, feminine grace rather than the Sturm und Drang of his Austrian friend’s music. Although his cello concerti and some of his symphonies remain in the repertoire, it is his chamber music that his reputation today rests, especially the quintets. Boccherini championed this genre, and it was his example that inspired Mozart to compose his quintets. The Op.28 set was composed in 1779 in the Spanish town of Candelada, a time when Boccherini had fallen out with King Carlos III, and was in exile, though still employed by the Infante Don Luis. They are all large-scale 4 movement works. There is much innovation here – the cross-referencing of movements in these works creates a ‘cyclical’ design. The D minor work (No.5) is a sombre foil to its fellow works, and no.2 bears the inscription ‘Della Disgrazia’ (of his disgrace), a reference to his exile. No.4 has an especially taxing cello part, and No.6 a wonderfully graceful slow movement and a brilliant folk music inspired finale.
Boccherini: String Quintets Vol. 10
01. String Quintet No. 1 in D Major, G. 313: I. Andante moderato
02. String Quintet No. 1 in D Major, G. 313: II. Minuetto
03. String Quintet No. 1 in D Major, G. 313: III. Cantabile
04. String Quintet No. 1 in D Major, G. 313: IV. Finale. Allegro
05. String Quintet No. 2 in C Minor, G. 314: I. Allegro vivo
06. String Quintet No. 2 in C Minor, G. 314: II. Largo assai
07. String Quintet No. 2 in C Minor, G. 314: III. Minuetto
08. String Quintet No. 2 in C Minor, G. 314: IV. Fuga. Allegro giusto
09. String Quintet No. 3 in F Major, G. 315: I. Adagio
10. String Quintet No. 3 in F Major, G. 315: II. Allegro vivo
11. String Quintet No. 3 in F Major, G. 315: III. Andante lentarello
12. String Quintet No. 4 in A Major, G. 316: I. Allegro moderato
13. String Quintet No. 4 in A Major, G. 316: II. Minuetto
14. String Quintet No. 4 in A Major, G. 316: III. Largo cantabile
15. String Quintet No. 4 in A Major, G. 316: IV. Il ballo Tedesco. Presto
16. String Quintet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, G. 317: I. Allegro moderato
17. String Quintet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, G. 317: II. Minuetto
18. String Quintet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, G. 317: III. Andante lento
19. String Quintet No. 5 in E-Flat Major, G. 317: IV. Finale. Allegro assai
20. String Quintet No. 6 in G Minor, G. 318: I. Allegro moderato assai
21. String Quintet No. 6 in G Minor, G. 318: II. Minuetto
22. String Quintet No. 6 in G Minor, G. 318: III. Preludio. Adagio
23. String Quintet No. 6 in G Minor, G. 318: IV. Rondò. Allegro giusto
Luigi Boccherini spent his early life in the service of the authorities of his hometown of Lucca, in Tuscany, though his talent as a cellist and composer often saw him travel abroad with his family at this young age. Settling in Spain in 1770, he spent the next 15 years of his life in the service of the Infante Luis Antonio Jaime of Bourbon. The String Quintets Op.29 for two violins, viola and two cellos were composed for the Infante in 1779 and represent a peak in Boccherini’s output, both for the magic of their texture and their great formal freedom. They remained unpublished for several years, only printed posthumously by the Parisian publisher Pleyel in 1813. The presence of dance is a common feature of the Quintets, with examples of every kind bursting out unexpectedly, even in movements where it is not openly called for. Particularly striking in this regard is Boccherini’s way of disrupting a slow movement in order to leave space for the dance to follow to the point that, in the sixth and last quintet, the slow movement is reduced to a sad Prelude before the Goyescan finale. Performing these works are I Virtuosi della Rotonda, a chamber group founded by Luigi Puxeddu in 2002, made up of soloists and leaders of major Italian orchestras. Puxeddu has already released Boccherini’s String Quintets Op.18, with La Magnifica Comunità (BC93346), and his Complete Cello Sonatas (BC93784) on Brilliant Classics. The latter, the only complete recording in existence, was named Disc of the Month by Angelo Foletto in the Italian classical music magazine Suonare News and received five Diapasons in France, as well as being critically praised in American Record Guide and Classical Voice.
After a lapse of several years this set presents the continuation of a highly successful and popular series on Brilliant Classics: the string quintets by Boccherini! The String Quintet series, of which 15 CD’s have already been issued, brought to light many hidden treasures, masterworks of chamber music in pure Classical Style, brimming with vitality, wit and winning charm. The ensemble I Virtuosi delle Rotonda are basically the same as the previous ensemble La Magnifica Comunita, only the primarius is changed: early music specialist and pioneer Federico Guglielmo, a better and stronger advocate of this delicious music is hardly imaginable…
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