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| The Best of Boccherini | 
 enlarge | Creators: Tristan Fry, Denis Vigay, Franco Rossi, Maurice Gendron, Luigi Boccherini, Franz Xaver Pokorny, Pablo Casals, Raymond Leppard, Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-fields Chamber Ensemble, I Musici, Quartetto Italiano, Severino Gazzelloni, Pepe Romero, Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-fields, Lamoureux Concert Orchestra, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Piero Farulli, Stephen Shingles, Elisa Pegreffi, Iona Brown
Label: Philips
Category: Music
List Price: $17.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (7 reviews)
Sales Rank: 70534
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 438377
UPC: 028943837729
EAN: 0028943837729
ASIN: B00000416O
Release Date: August 10, 1993
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Flute Concerto In D, Op. 27: I. Allegro moderato | | • | Flute Concerto In D, Op. 27: II. Adagio | | • | Flute Concerto In D, Op. 27: III. Rondeau | | • | String Quintet In E, Op. 13 No. 5: Minuet | | • | Guitar Quintet No. 4 In D: I. Pastorale | | • | Guitar Quintet No. 4 In D: II. Allegro maestoso | | • | Guitar Quintet No. 4 In D: III. Grave assai - Fandango | | • | String Quartet In D, Op. 6 No. 1: I. Allegro vivace | | • | String Quartet In D, Op. 6 No. 1: II. Adagio | | • | String Quartet In D, Op. 6 No. 1: III. Minuetto In Rondeau | | • | Cello Concerto In B Flat: I. Allegro moderato | | • | Cello Concerto In B Flat: II. Andantino grazioso | | • | Cello Concerto In B Flat: III. Rondo (Allegro) |
Disc 2
| • | Symphony No. 3 In C, Op. 12: I. Allegro con molto | | • | Symphony No. 3 In C, Op. 12: II. Andantino amoroso | | • | Symphony No. 3 In C, Op. 12: III. Tempo di minue | | • | Symphony No. 3 In C, Op. 12: IV. Presto ma non tanto | | • | Guitar Quintet No. 9 In C 'La Ritirata di Madrid': I. Allegro maestoso assai | | • | Guitar Quintet No. 9 In C 'La Ritirata di Madrid': II. Andantino | | • | Guitar Quintet No. 9 In C 'La Ritirata di Madrid': III. Allegretto | | • | Guitar Quintet No. 9 In C 'La Ritirata di Madrid': IV. 'La Ritirata di Madrid' | | • | Symphony No. 5 In B Flat, Op. 12: I. Allegro con spirito | | • | Symphony No. 5 In B Flat, Op. 12: II. Adagio non tanto | | • | Symphony No. 5 In B Flat, Op. 12: III. Minuetto | | • | Symphony No. 5 In B Flat, Op. 12: IV. Prestissimo |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
A Classical Joy March 24, 2008
This 2 CD set is full of beautiful Baroque music by one of its masters. This is a terrific bargain for the quality of the performances. Highly recommended.
simply wonderful September 2, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is such a beautiful cd. I never tire of listening to it. The music is as crisp and clear as if you were sitting right in front of the orchestra yourself!
Forgotten Gems Brought to Light! August 30, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This was among my very first Boccherini albums (I own 50+) and I consider it an absolutely essential collection of his music.
CONS: I wish the "Famous Minuet" was presented as part of the whole quintet it was written in as this album presents it alone and thus out of its immediate context. Also, the playing on the Guitar Quintet #4 is a bit anemic, especially in the Fandango which sounds much better when played with force and zest (I strongly recommentd the version by Europa Galante) though Boccherini's beauty shines through. Finally, the Flute Concerto is not by Boccherini at all, but by Franz Pokorny.
PROS: Out of the four versions of the Cello Concerto in B flat that I own, this is BY FAR the most beautifully realized version. Its playing is so strong and full of life that I am continually amazed each time I hear it. Its Andantino Grazioso is one of the most beautiful pieces of music that you will ever hear. Boccherini has here reached the sublime. Also, this is the original version of this concerto as written by Boccherini, not the fake Greutzmacher hackjob that appears on some albums.
The String Quartet in D opens with an invigorating Allegro Vivace that is played with such excitement and warmth it will make you immagine you are running through a field of tall grass in the summertime.
The Allegro of the Symphony No. 3 stands up to any of Hayden or Mozart's symphonies. Its brief violin solo is gorgeous!
Finally, the Guitar Quintet #9 is at the same time full of kinetic brilliance and fragile tenderness.
The songs on this album are all gorgeous creations that deserve so much more of the spotlight than they currently have. In all, this is a GREAT introduction to the music of one of history's most beautiful (though forgotten) composers. I warmly recommend this to you.
Excellent addition June 17, 2006
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
for any classical music collection.
I listen to this at work in my office. Relaxing and stimulating at the same time.
Relaxation music with a kick March 24, 2006
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
I love his music. This CD just confirms that. Very good background music to relax by. Some of the selections have a little spice to them. It's that Spanish flair coming out I guess. Could listen to it everyday.
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