Francesco Antonio Vallotti - Lamentazioni per la Settimana Santa

Francesco Antonio Vallotti - Lamentazioni per la Settimana Santa
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Amadeus Elite | Recorded: 2009 | Released: 2010
Ensemble Festa Rustica (on period instruments) - Giorgio Matteoli
PREMIERE WORLD RECORDING

 

Rosita Frisani, soprano
Marco Lazzara, contralto
Mario Nuvoli, tenore
Gianluca Buratto, basso
ENSEMBLE FESTA RUSTICA con strumenti originali
GIORGIO MATTEOLI, violoncello solo e direzione 

Schubert / Cramer - Piano Quintets

Schubert / Cramer - Piano Quintets
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Brilliant Classics | Recorded: 2007 | Released: 2009
Nepomuk Fortepiano Quintet (on period instruments)

The Nepomuk Fortepiano Quintet is a period-instrument ensemble dedicated to music composed for the combination of instruments made famous (but not devised) by Schubert for his ‘Trout’ Quintet: evergreen as that work is, the sublime masterpiece in its genre, it was preceded and followed by a number of other such works by composers including Hummel (after whom the ensemble is named) and Cramer, ‘Glorious John’ Cramer who was so celebrated a fixture of London musical life and its beau-monde in the early decades of the 19th century. Cramer’s Piano Quintet was composed in 1832, five years after Schubert’s death, and its first performance featured the legendary bassist Domenico Dragonetti. Its grand, urbane manner reflects the surroundings of its composition just as the countryside of Upper Austria does the ‘Trout’ Quintet, which was written in the small town of Steyr, lodging with a local lawyer and apparently availing himself of the charms of at least some of the eight young ladies also in the house.

- Franz Schubert: Quintet for Piano and Strings in A major, D 667/Op. 114 "Trout"
- John Baptist Cramer: Quintet for Piano and Strings in B flat major, Op 79

Hummel / Dussek / Onslow - Piano Quintets

Hummel / Dussek / Onslow - Piano Quintets
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Brilliant Classics | Recorded: 2006 | Released: 2006
Nepomuk Fortepiano Quintet (on period instruments)

Hummel, Onslow and Dussek: maybe you have not heard of any of them. But looking at their dates of these ‘small masters’ one may notice their common denominator. 1778-1837, 1784- 1853, 1760-1812: in short, they are all comtemporaries of Beethoven (1770-1827). All three of them , but especially Johann Nepomuk Hummel, were piano virtuosos who composed as well.

It is not by chance that the name of the Nepomuk Fortepiano Quintet refers to the composer Hummel. The ensemble consists of piano, 2 violins, viola, cello and double bass. This unusual combination is similar to the one Schubert later used for his Trout Quintet. Since their foundation in 1999 the musicians specialize in performing such music on period instruments.

The three quintets on this CD have a classical form and have a pleasant optimism in common. Extremely clear, sparkling and contagious performances by this Dutch ensemble. This is how this music should sound. A beautiful sonorous recording.

The Ducth classical music magazine Luister (March 2007) awarded this CD with top marks: 10. 

- Johann Nepomuk Hummel: Piano Quintet in E-flat minor Op.87
- Jan Ladislav Dussek: Quintet in F minor Op.41
- George Onslow: Quintet in G major Op.76

Richter / Stamitz / Filtz / Cannabich - Concertos of the Mannheim School

Richter / Stamitz / Filtz / Cannabich - Concertos of the Mannheim School
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Archiv Produktion | Released: 2008
Camerata Bern - Thomas Furi

Aurele Nicolet, flute
Thomas Furi, violin
Thomas Demenga, cello
Heinz Holliger, oboe
Manfred Sax, bassoon

Camerata Bern
Thomas Furi

Franz Xaver Richter
Konzert für Flöte und Streichorchester e-moll -- 1: Allegro moderato
Konzert für Flöte und Streichorchester e-moll -- 2: Andantino
Konzert für Flöte und Streichorchester e-moll -- 3: Allegro, non troppo presto

Johann Stamitz
Konzert für Violine und Streichorchester C-dur -- 1: Allegro non molto
Konzert für Violine und Streichorchester C-dur -- 2: Adagio
Konzert für Violine und Streichorchester C-dur -- 3: Allegro

Anton Filtz
Konzert für Violoncello und Streichorchester G-dur -- 1: Allegro moderato
Konzert für Violoncello und Streichorchester G-dur -- 2: Andante
Konzert für Violoncello und Streichorchester G-dur -- 3: Presto non troppo

Christian Cannabich
Sinfonia concertante A-dur -- Allegro assai moderato 

Anton Eberl - Quintets & Trio

Anton Eberl - Quintets & Trio
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CPO | Recorded: 2005 | Released: 2007
Consortium Classicum

It could be said that Anton Eberl was Beethoven’s most important and significant rival in Vienna in the field of instrumental music.

Born in Vienna in 1765, Eberl established early contact with Mozart and they remained friends throughout his life. After a few relatively unsuccessful attempts to gain a foothold as an opera composer in Vienna, Eberl went to the Tsar’s court in St. Petersburg, where he mainly taught piano. In 1799 he settled permanently in Vienna, turned to the composition of instrumental music for orchestra and for the chamber hall, and suddenly gained public acceptance as a composer of great merit.

Already in 1802 he was ranked together with Beethoven: “Both have freshness, fire, and power, both are overflowing with ideas, and both are distinguished by a great amount of genius.” raved a nineteenth-century music critic.

Once again, CPO engage Consortium Classicum to perform this delightful works: “Consortium Classicum's performances couldn't be bettered” praised Classics Today on CPO 9997412

- Grand Quintetto Op. 41 in G minor for Piano, Clarinet, Two Violas & Violoncello

- Grand Trio Op. 36 in E flat major for Piano, Clarinet & Violoncello

- Quintuor brilliant Op. 48 in C major for Piano, Oboe, Violin, Viola & Violoncello

Michael Haydn - Incidental music to Zaire - Notturni

Michael Haydn - Incidental music to Zaire - Notturni
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CPO | Recorded & Released: 1997
Deutsche Kammerakademie Neuss - Johannes Goritzki

"Turkish" music was all the rage in the late 18th century. Mozart and Haydn composed their quota of it, the most famous examples being Mozart's Abduction from the Seraglio and Haydn's Military Symphony. "Turkish" or "janissary" music usually featured exotic harmonies and extra percussion in the orchestra--bass drum, cymbals, and triangle. This delicious disc contains music by the Haydn's younger brother, Michael, who took over Mozart's job in Salzburg after the archbishop kicked him out. It's a perky, expertly written suite of movements that will fascinate anyone interested in good, unusual music in the classical style. Haydn's older brother would have been proud. --David Hurwitz

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Complete Violin Sonatas

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Complete Violin Sonatas
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ACCENT | Recorded: 1991-2005 | Released: 2006
Sigiswald Kuijken - Luc Devos (on period instruments)