Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Luigi Boccherini's exquisite cello concertos with the release of "Cadenza" on Alpha Classics. This captivating album, released on February 26, 2021, showcases Boccherini's mastery of the classical genre, offering a rich and diverse listening experience that spans over an hour and eleven minutes.
The album features three of Boccherini's renowned cello concertos: the Concerto in D Major, G. 479, the Concerto in C Major, G. 477, and the Concerto in D Major, G. 476. Each concerto is a testament to Boccherini's intricate compositional skills, blending lively allegros, serene adagios, and profound largos. What sets this album apart are the innovative cadenzas, where the cello virtuoso takes center stage, improvising and interpreting Boccherini's themes with breathtaking skill.
From the soulful "Cadenza on 'God Bless the Child'" to the jazz-inspired "Cadenza on 'Sur les traces de Miles Davis'," and the poignant "Cadenza on 'Un brin de bruyère à Witold'," each cadenza adds a unique flavor to the concertos. The album also includes cadenzas inspired by other classical works, such as the "Cadenza on an Excerpt from 'Alcina'," demonstrating Boccherini's ability to weave diverse influences into his compositions.
Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Cadenza" offers a delightful journey through the world of Luigi Boccherini. The album's meticulous performances and innovative interpretations make it a standout addition to any classical music collection.
Tracks
Cello Concerto in D Major, G. 479: I. AllegroLuigi Boccherini, Sonia Wieder-Atherton, Françoise Rivalland, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in D Major, G. 479: Cadenza on 'God Bless the Child'Luigi Boccherini, Eric Dolphy, Sonia Wieder-Atherton, Françoise Rivalland, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in D Major, G. 479: II. AdagioLuigi Boccherini, Sonia Wieder-Atherton, Françoise Rivalland, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in D Major, G. 479: Cadenza on 'Sur les traces de Miles Davis'Sonia Wieder-Atherton, Luigi Boccherini, Françoise Rivalland, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in D Major, G. 479: III. AllegroLuigi Boccherini, Sonia Wieder-Atherton, Françoise Rivalland, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in C Major, G. 477: I. AllegroLuigi Boccherini, Sonia Wieder-Atherton, Françoise Rivalland, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in C Major, G. 477: Cadenza ILuigi Boccherini, Michael Riesman, Sonia Wieder-Atherton, Françoise Rivalland, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in C Major, G. 477: II. LargoLuigi Boccherini, Sonia Wieder-Atherton, Françoise Rivalland, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in C Major, G. 477: Cadenza IISonia Wieder-Atherton, Luigi Boccherini, Françoise Rivalland, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in C Major, G. 477: III. AllegroLuigi Boccherini, Sonia Wieder-Atherton, Françoise Rivalland, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in C Major, G. 477: Cadenza IIISonia Wieder-Atherton, Françoise Rivalland, Luigi Boccherini, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in D Major, G. 476: I. AllegroLuigi Boccherini, Sonia Wieder-Atherton, Françoise Rivalland, Robin Billet, Rémi Magnan, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in D Major, G. 476: Cadenza on 'Suite italienne'Luigi Boccherini, Igor Stravinsky, Sonia Wieder-Atherton, Françoise Rivalland, Robin Billet, Rémi Magnan, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in D Major, G. 476: II. LargoLuigi Boccherini, Sonia Wieder-Atherton, Françoise Rivalland, Robin Billet, Rémi Magnan, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in D Major, G. 476: Cadenza on 'Un brin de bruyère à Witold'Luigi Boccherini, György Kurtág, Sonia Wieder-Atherton, Françoise Rivalland, Robin Billet, Rémi Magnan, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in D Major, G. 476: III. Allegro piacereLuigi Boccherini, Sonia Wieder-Atherton, Françoise Rivalland, Robin Billet, Rémi Magnan, Amaryllis Billet
Cello Concerto in D Major, G. 476: Cadenza on an Excerpt from 'Alcina'Luigi Boccherini, George Frideric Handel, Sonia Wieder-Atherton, Françoise Rivalland, Robin Billet, Rémi Magnan, Amaryllis Billet
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