Though never a rival to his contemporaries Haydn and Mozart in terms of fame, partly on account of a lack of great ambition, Boccherini was held in huge esteem by connoisseurs in his own... more
Viotti: Duos for 2 Violins
Giovanni Battista Viotti composed 29 violin concertos, three sinfonie concertanti, a cello concerto, countless quartets, at least 20 trios for two violins and cello and an impressive array of violin duos, four of the latter recorded here... more
Dutch Overtures: Van Bree, Verhulst, Wagenaar, Van Gilse
In the 19th century, the first violin section in Dutch orchestras often contained amateur players. In fact, even the “orchestra associations” in Utrecht, Rotterdam and Amsterdam... more
Martin: Complete Music with Flute
A unique combination on record of chamber music by the Swiss composer, surveying the development of his voice and career through the medium of the flute... more