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Notes and Editorial Reviews
Though born in Italy, Luigi Boccherini was based for most of his life in Madrid, where he played the cello and wrote more than a hundred string quintets. They’re perfectly formed from the simplest chords, and not without their touches of profundity. The cello sonatas sound at times too much like performers’ music. The explanation lies in changing styles of string technique and the rise of the piano, though Anner Bylsma’s playing gives them a new lease of life.
-- Nicholas Williams, BBC Music Magazine
Though born in Italy, Luigi Boccherini was based for most of his life in Madrid, where he played the cello and wrote more than a hundred string quintets. They’re perfectly formed from the simplest chords, and not without their touches of profundity. The cello sonatas sound at times too much like performers’ music. The explanation lies in changing styles of string technique and the rise of the piano, though Anner Bylsma’s playing gives them a new lease of life.
-- Nicholas Williams, BBC Music Magazine
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Works on This Recording
1.
Quintets (6) for 2 Violins, Viola and 2 Cellos, Op. 29 by Luigi Boccherini
Performer:
Lucy Van Dael (Viola),
Sigiswald Kuijken (Violin),
Anner Bylsma (Cello),
Alda Stuurop (Violin),
Wieland Kuijken (Cello)
Period: Classical
Written: 1778; Spain
2.
Sonata for Cello and Basso Continuo in C major, G 6 by Luigi Boccherini
Performer:
Hopkinson Smith (Guitar),
Wieland Kuijken (Cello),
Anner Bylsma (Cello)
Period: Classical
Written: by 1770
3.
Sonata for Cello and Basso Continuo in A major, G 4 by Luigi Boccherini
Performer:
Hopkinson Smith (Guitar),
Anner Bylsma (Cello),
Wieland Kuijken (Cello)
Period: Classical
Written: by 1770
4.
Sonata for Cello and Basso Continuo in C major, G 17 by Luigi Boccherini
Performer:
Hopkinson Smith (Guitar),
Wieland Kuijken (Cello),
Anner Bylsma (Cello)
Period: Classical
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( 1 Customer Review )
Boccherini Rules!! July 3, 2013
By A. M. (Sandwich, MA) See All My Reviews
"After listening to WGBH, 99.5, Boston when portions of the works were playing, I knew I had to own the CD so I could play any or all of it again at will! It comprises the all-string chamber sounds that are so soothing and satisfying. Thank you! A.M."
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