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Antes Concerto – Luigi Boccherini: Quintets for Guitar and Strings (Audio CD)

Product Information

Catalog Details

Product Title: Antes Concerto – Luigi Boccherini: Quintets for Guitar and Strings
Catalog Number: BM-CD 921019
UPC: 8012665010197
Product Type: Compact Disc – Digital Audio
Genre: Classical Music – Chamber Music
Language: English
Format: Compact Disc (Digital Audio)

Overview

"Antes Concerto – Luigi Boccherini: Quintets for Guitar and Strings" presents a captivating collection of Boccherini’s chamber works, performed by the renowned Quintetto Ambrosiano. This album features three quintets (G. 447, G. 446, and G. 449) that exemplify Boccherini’s belief in the value of repeated listening. The music, composed for guitar and a string quartet, weaves together elegant melodies and intricate rhythms that draw the listener into its timeless charm.

Product Features

Format & Specifications

Media: Compact Disc (Digital Audio)
Repertoire: Three quintets composed for guitar and strings by Luigi Boccherini
Performance Ensemble: Quintetto Ambrosiano featuring:Audio Quality: High-definition digital audio, ensuring clarity and dynamic range
- Marco Tajo – Guitar
- Donatella Colombo – First Violin
- Giancarlo Guarine – Second Violin
- Marcello Defant – Viola
- Caterina Dell'Agnello – Cello

Special Attributes

Artistic Interpretation:
The quintets are performed with refined sensitivity and technical mastery, inviting listeners to explore the layered textures and emotive subtleties of Boccherini’s work.
Curated Repertoire:
The album includes:Timeless Appeal:
- Quintetto No.3 in B-flat major, G. 447: Featuring movements such as Allegro Moderato, Tempo di Minuetto, Adagio, and Allegro.
- Quintetto No.2 in E major, G. 446: Including Maestoso assai, Adagio-Allegretto, and a Polacca (Tempo di Minuetto).
- Quintetto No.5 in D major, G. 449: With movements titled Andantino Pausato, Minuetto (Allegro), Allegro giusto, and Andantino Pausato con Variazioni.
Boccherini’s works, originally composed in the late 18th century, continue to resonate with modern audiences, confirming his conviction that repeated listening reveals the deeper nuances of his music.

Interesting Facts

Musical Insights

Enduring Legacy:
Luigi Boccherini (1743–1805) is celebrated for his ability to blend melodic charm with structural sophistication. His compositions for guitar and strings remain a staple in the chamber music repertoire.
Expressive Depth:
The quintets on this CD subtly "insinuate themselves" into the listener’s mind, reflecting Boccherini’s idea that a work must be heard several times before its true beauty is fully appreciated.
Performance Excellence:
The Quintetto Ambrosiano, under the artistic guidance of Marco Tajo on guitar, delivers performances that are both technically precise and emotionally engaging.

Track Listing

Quintetto No.3 in B-flat Major, G. 447

Allegro Moderato
Tempo di Minuetto
Adagio – (Duration: Approximately 3'52")
Allegro – (Duration: Approximately 6'14")

Quintetto No.2 in E Major, G. 446

Maestoso assai
Adagio-Allegretto – (Duration: Approximately 4'46")
Polacca (Tempo di Minuetto) – (Duration: Approximately 5'39")

Quintetto No.5 in D Major, G. 449

Andantino Pausato – (Duration: Approximately 5'15")
Minuetto (Allegro) – (Duration: Approximately 3'05")
Allegro giusto – (Duration: Approximately 2'39")
Andantino Pausato con Variazioni – (Durations: Approximately 8'06" and 4'38")

Note: The track durations provided are approximations as indicated on the CD package.

Publishers

This compact disc is produced in Italy and abroad. Detailed production credits include recording, editing, and packaging by industry professionals, as indicated on the CD jacket. The CD features a cover image of a portrait of Luigi Boccherini (aged approximately 21-24 years), an oil painting signed by Liotard (circa 1764–1767).

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