Boccherini: Cello Concerto, G. 480, Quintets, G. 451 & 436 & Sextet, G. 463 Accademia Ottoboni

• Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805): Quintet for Guitar and Strings in E Minor, G. 451:
• 1 Quintet for Guitar and Strings in E Minor, G. 451: I. Allegro moderato 06:55
• 2 Quintet for Guitar and Strings in E Minor, G. 451: II. Adagio 04:04
• 3 Quintet for Guitar and Strings in E Minor, G. 451: III. Minuetto con moto - Trio 04:10
• 4 Quintet for Guitar and Strings in E Minor, G. 451: IV. Allegretto 05:25
• Sextet (Divertimento) for Flute and Strings, G. 463:
• 5 Sextet (Divertimento) for Flute and Strings, G. 463: I. Allegretto moderato 05:01
• 6 Sextet (Divertimento) for Flute and Strings, G. 463: II. Allegro assai 05:26
• 7 Sextet (Divertimento) for Flute and Strings, G. 463: III. Amoroso 05:02
• Cello Concerto in G Major, G. 480:
• 8 Cello Concerto in G Major, G. 480: I. Allegro 07:04
• 9 Cello Concerto in G Major, G. 480: II. Adagio 04:28
• 10 Cello Concerto in G Major, G. 480: III. Allegro 04:35
• Quintet for Flute and Strings in D Minor, G. 436:
• 11 Quintet for Flute and Strings in D Minor, G. 436: I. Allegretto comodo assai 07:37
• 12 Quintet for Flute and Strings in D Minor, G. 436: II. Minuetto 04:03
• Total Runtime 01:03:50

Info for Boccherini: Cello Concerto, G. 480, Quintets, G. 451 & 436 & Sextet, G. 463

This recording follows a first collaboration between Zig-Zag Territoires and Marco Ceccato (Vivaldi sonatas), widely hailed by the press. It is devoted to two important aspects of Luigi Bocherini’s work: chamber music and the cello, of which he was a great virtuoso.

The two quintets and the divertimento feature the combination of the string quartet – of which Boccherini was, in a way, the co-founder with Haydn – sometimes with the guitar, sometimes with the flute having place of honour, and always with a delightful use of those instruments’ sound capabilities. And, of course, the cello is then to the fore in the Concerto in G major, a summary of virtuosity and lyricism.

Marco Ceccato, cello
Manuel Granatiero, flute
Francesco Romano, guitar
Accademia Ottoboni

Accademia Ottoboni
is an ensemble specialized in baroque and classical repertoire, playing on historical instruments. Founded in Rome in 2004, it gathers the soloist and orchestral experiences of some among the most active musicians on the international scene.

From 2005 to 2009 it has been Ensemble in Residence for the early music season of the IPSAR (Portuguese Cultural Institute in Rome).

The four CDs released until now – Concerts and Cantatas by Vivaldi (Stradivarius); Cello Sonatas by Vivaldi (Outhere – Music); Chamber Music by Boccherini (Outhere – Music); Il Violoncello del Cardinale (Outhere-Music) – have been much appreciated both by audience and critic, receiving many prizes such as two “Diapason d’Or”, “Gramophone Editor’s Choice”, “CD of the month – Toccata Magazine”.

Our CD dedicated to the music of L. Boccherini and published by Outhere-Music was awarded the Diapason d’Or as the best recording of the year 2015 in the category “Baroque Instrumental”.

Accademia Ottoboni has performed in many Festivals and early mucis seasons all over France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Austria and Malta.

Booklet for Boccherini: Cello Concerto, G. 480, Quintets, G. 451 & 436 & Sextet, G. 463