Boccherini Quintets – Marlboro Festival 40th Anniversary Reissue (CD Album)

Product Information

• UPC: 5099704729824
• Label: Sony Classical – SMK 47298
• Catalog Number: 01-047298-10 / CB 731 / CDM
• Format: CD, Album, Compilation, Reissue
• Country: US
• Released: 1991
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Classical
• Total Playing Time: 60:32
• Note: Consists of previously released material

Artists & Contributors:

• Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805):
  • Quintet for Guitar, 2 Violins, Viola & Cello, G. 449 (in D Major)
    • Guitar: David Starobin
    • Violins: Pina Carmirelli & Joseph Genualdi
    • Viola: Philipp Naegele
    • Cello: Marcy Rosen
• Luigi Boccherini:
  • Quintet for Guitar, 2 Violins, Viola & Cello, G. 451 (in E Minor)
    • Guitar: David Starobin
    • Violins: Pina Carmirelli & Philip Setzer
    • Viola: Philipp Naegele
    • Cello: Peter Wiley
• Luigi Boccherini:
  • Quintet for 2 Violins, Viola & 2 Cellos, Op. 28, No. 2, G. 308 (in A Major)
    • Violins: Pina Carmirelli & Michaela Paetsch
    • Viola: Toby Hoffman
    • Cellos: Ramon Bolipata & Gary Hoffman

Artistic Direction & Production:

• Artistic Director: Rudolf Serkin
• Producers: Mischa Schneider; Remastered for CD by Bejun Mehta (Producer) and Christopher Herles (Engineer)
• Engineers: Judith Sherman (G. 449 & G. 308); Jürg Jecklin & Andrew Kazdin (G. 451)
• Recording Dates & Venues:
  • G. 449: Recorded in February & March 1979
  • G. 451: Recorded at Marlboro, Vermont, July 14, 1974
  • G. 308: Recorded at Marlboro, Vermont, July 11, 1981
• Design & Photography:
  • Art Direction: Joel Zimmerman
  • Cover Design: Ink-a-Dinka, Inc.
  • Cover Photo: © Lauren Piperno
• Distribution: Distributed by Sony Music
• Copyright: © Sony Classical GmbH; Phonographic Copyright ℗ Sony Music Entertainment Inc.

Overview

"Boccherini Quintets – Marlboro Festival 40th Anniversary Reissue" presents a distinguished collection of chamber works by Luigi Boccherini. This compilation brings together three quintets in contrasting keys and ensemble formations—from the guitar-inclusive settings of G. 449 and G. 451 to the classic string quintet (Op. 28, No. 2, G. 308). Celebrating the Marlboro Music Festival’s 40th Anniversary and under the artistic direction of Rudolf Serkin, these recordings highlight exemplary performances by renowned artists and feature contributions from acclaimed musicians such as David Starobin, Pina Carmirelli, and others.

Visión General

"Boccherini Quintets – Edición Conmemorativa del 40º Aniversario del Marlboro Music Festival" presenta una distinguida colección de obras de cámara de Luigi Boccherini. Esta compilación reúne tres quintetos en tonalidades y formaciones instrumentales contrastantes: desde los quintetos que incluyen guitarra (G. 449 y G. 451) hasta el quinteto de cuerdas clásico (Op. 28, No. 2, G. 308). En celebración del 40º Aniversario del Marlboro Music Festival y bajo la dirección artística de Rudolf Serkin, estas grabaciones destacan interpretaciones ejemplares de artistas de renombre y cuentan con la participación de músicos aclamados como David Starobin, Pina Carmirelli, entre otros.

Product Features

• Format & Sound:
  • Remastered CD compilation featuring previously released high-quality recordings.
  • Offers varied interpretations with guitar and string combinations as well as a pure string quintet.

• Performance Context:
  • Recorded live at Marlboro, Vermont and in studio sessions from 1974 to 1981.
  • Celebrates a milestone anniversary of the renowned Marlboro Music Festival.

• Artistic Collaboration:
  • Features celebrated chamber musicians under the artistic direction of Rudolf Serkin, ensuring exceptional interpretative depth and precision.

Interesting Facts

• Historic Recordings:
  These recordings were made during pivotal sessions in the 1970s and early 1980s, preserving the vibrant spirit of the Marlboro Music Festival and its influential legacy.

• Diverse Ensemble Configurations:
  The album spans three different quintet formats, showcasing Boccherini’s flexible yet masterful use of instruments—from combining the guitar with strings to presenting an all-string ensemble.

• Renowned Artistic Direction:
  Under the keen eye of Rudolf Serkin, each performance has been meticulously remastered and produced, highlighting the timeless quality of Boccherini’s chamber music.

Datos Interesantes

• Grabaciones Históricas:
  Estas grabaciones fueron realizadas durante sesiones fundamentales en los años 70 y principios de los 80, preservando el espíritu vibrante del Marlboro Music Festival y su legado influyente.

• Diversidad en la Configuración del Ensamble:
  El álbum abarca tres formatos de quinteto diferentes, mostrando el uso flexible y magistral de los instrumentos por Boccherini, desde la combinación de guitarra con cuerdas hasta un ensamble exclusivamente de cuerdas.

• Dirección Artística de Renombre:
  Bajo la atenta dirección de Rudolf Serkin, cada interpretación ha sido meticulosamente remasterizada y producida, resaltando la calidad atemporal de la música de cámara de Boccherini.

Track Listing

Quintet for Guitar, 2 Violins, Viola & Cello, G. 449 (20:38)

1. Andantino Pausato – 4:46
2. II. Minuetto: Allegro – 3:22
3. III. Allegro Giusto – 2:48
4. IV. Andantino Pausato Con Variazioni – 9:42

Quintet for Guitar, 2 Violins, Viola & Cello, G. 451 (21:35)

1. I. Allegro Comodo – 7:09
2. II. Adagio – 4:40
3. III. Minuetto – 4:00
4. IV. Allegretto – 5:46

Quintet for 2 Violins, Viola & 2 Cellos, Op. 28, No. 2, G. 308 (17:39)

1. Allegro Vivace – 4:14
2. Minuetto – 4:20
3. Larghetto – 6:57
4. Allegro Vivace – 2:08

Publishers & Credits

Released by Sony Classical – SMK 47298 in 1991. All intellectual and phonographic rights are reserved by Sony Classical GmbH and Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Detailed production credits include engineering by Judith Sherman, Jürg Jecklin, and Andrew Kazdin, with remastering by Bejun Mehta and Christopher Herles. Art direction by Joel Zimmerman and cover design by Ink-a-Dinka, Inc., with photography by Lauren Piperno.

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