Description
Paisiello: Six Flute Quartets Op. 23 - Elegant Chamber Music CD Performance
Product Information
UPC: 4026727960218
Product Type: CD
Genre: Classical Chamber Music, Italian Classical Repertoire
Composed By: Giovanni Paisiello (1740-1816)
Performers: Accademia Farnese – Claudio Ferrarini (flute), Elisabetta Garetti (violin), Benjamin Berstein (viola), Luca Pincini (cello)
Recording Details: Digital recording (DDD), recorded on August 8, 1997, and released in 1998
Label: Mondo Musica
Series: La Grande Musica Italiana
Total Duration: Approximately 58 minutes
Format: Stereo CD with 20-bit recording for high audio quality
Overview
"Paisiello: Six Flute Quartets Op. 23" is a beautifully executed chamber music CD that highlights the graceful and melodic compositions of Giovanni Paisiello, a master of the Classical era. Performed by the skilled ensemble Accademia Farnese, this 1998 release captures the light-hearted elegance and intricate interplay of flute, violin, viola, and cello in six complete quartets. As part of the "La Grande Musica Italiana" series, it offers a window into 18th-century Italian music, emphasizing themes of joy and virtuosity that appeal to classical music lovers seeking authentic and historically informed performances.
Product Features
Format and Audio Specifications
- Dimensions and Packaging: Standard CD format, compact and user-friendly, with cover art and minimalistic design that includes track listings and performer notes for easy reference.
- Audio Quality: High-fidelity DDD and 20-bit recording, ensuring clear and balanced sound that brings out the tonal colors of the instruments in a live-like setting.
Content and Usability Details
- Duration and Track Count: Six quartets spread across the album with a total runtime of about 58 minutes, allowing for focused or extended listening sessions.
- Instrumentation and Accessibility: Features a quartet setup with flute as the lead instrument, making it approachable for those interested in chamber music, with no vocal elements to create a purely instrumental experience.
Interesting Facts
Giovanni Paisiello was a prolific Italian composer, often considered one of the most popular opera writers of the late 1700s, whose instrumental works like these quartets showcase his ability to blend simplicity with emotional depth. This album's performances by Accademia Farnese highlight the quartets' divertimento style, which was designed for intimate gatherings and influenced later composers such as Mozart and Rossini. The recording, made in a single day, preserves the spontaneous energy of chamber music, and Paisiello's Op. 23 quartets are noted for their accessibility, drawing from folk-like melodies that made them favorites in salons across Europe.
Track Listing
- Quartet No. 1 in D major (9:00)
- Quartet No. 2 in D major (12:14)
- Quartet No. 3 in G major (8:51)
- Quartet No. 4 in G major (8:46)
- Quartet No. 5 in G major (10:57)
- Quartet No. 6 in G major (8:20)
Publishers
Released by Mondo Musica in 1998, with all rights reserved. Manufactured in the E.C. under LC 1507. This integral version is part of the "La Grande Musica Italiana" series.
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