Luigi Boccherini – String Sextets, Op. 23 (Capriccio Edition)

UPC: 4006408104506

Overview

Experience the elegant counterpoint and graceful melodies of Luigi Boccherini’s String Sextets, Op. 23, recorded in 1992 by the Petersen-inspired ensemble under Capriccio’s “Boccherini Edition.” Featuring Sextets No. 1 in E ♭ major, No. 3 in E major, No. 4 in F minor, and No. 6 in F major, these works showcase Boccherini’s mastery of chamber textures for two violins, two violas, and two cellos.

Product Features

• Product Type: Audio CD (Album)
• Format & Packaging: DDD digital stereo; 20-page booklet with full movement listings, historical notes, and liner notes in English, German, and French
• Total Runtime: 64 min 49 s
• Genre: Classical / Chamber Music
• Label: Capriccio (Catalog 10 450) – Boccherini Edition
• Recording Date: 1992, Sender Freies Berlin Studios
• Country of Origin: Germany (Made in Germany)

Track Listing

Sextet in F minor, Op. 23 No. 4, G 457

1. Allegro moderato – 5:45
2. Minuetto con moto – 2:55
3. Grave assai – 1:56
4. Finale: Allegro ma non presto – 3:51

Sextet in E ♭ major, Op. 23 No. 1, G 454

1. Allegro molto – 7:40
2. Larghetto – 3:39
3. Minuetto & Trio I–III – 5:41

Sextet in F major, Op. 23 No. 6, G 459

1. Andantino grazioso – 3:48
2. Allegro assai – 6:03
3. Tempo di minuetto & Trio – 3:07
4. Finale: Prestissimo – 2:38

Sextet in E major, Op. 23 No. 3, G 456

1. Moderato assai – 3:19
2. Allegro brillante – 6:57
3. Minuetto & Trio – 3:51
4. Finale: Presto – 3:14

Publishers and Artists

Composer: Luigi Boccherini (1743–1805)

Ensemble:

• Violin I: Mayumi Seiler
• Violin II: Iris Juda
• Viola I: Diemut Poppen
• Viola II: Werner Dickel
• Cello I: Richard Lester
• Cello II: Howard Penny

Production Credits:

• Producer: Cornelia Schönberg
• Recording Supervisor: Wolfgang Hoff
• Engineer: Herbert Schlüter
• Booklet Editor: Johannes Kernmayer
• Liner Notes: Michael Stegemann (DE), Lionel Salter (EN), Yolanda Bertolaso (FR)
• Cover Design: Atelier Kochlowski, Köln

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