Liana Mosca & Pierre Goy - Boccherini: 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5 (2017)

Published in Paris in 1768, the Sei Sonate, Op. 5 (G 25-30), are Boccherini's first compositions for keyboard, probably inspired by the playing of their dedicatee Mme. Brillon de Jouy, who Charles Burney considered to be one of the greatest keyboard players in Europe at that time. Boccherini met her while staying in Paris in 1767-1768 (from whence he had intended to go to London). This intimate friend of Benjamin Franklin Owned several harpsichords and 'new' pianos, including one sent from London by Johann Christian Bach, similar to the square piano made by Frederick Beck recorded here. Violinist Liana Mosca began studying her instrument at the Suzuki Talent Center in Turin. She received her degree at the Milan Conservatory, and began winning international competitions in 1987. She has recorded for several labels, and currently teaches at the Accademia Suzuki in Turin and is a Teacher Trainer with the Italian Suzuki Institute.

TRACKLIST

CD1

01. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 1 in B-Flat Major, G. 25: I. Allegro con moto
02. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 1 in B-Flat Major, G. 25: II. Adagio
03. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 1 in B-Flat Major, G. 25: III. Presto assai
04. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 2 in C Major, G. 26: I. Allegro con spirito
05. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 2 in C Major, G. 26: II. Largo
06. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 2 in C Major, G. 26: III. Tempo di Minuetto
07. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 3 in B-Flat Major, G. 27: I. Moderato
08. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 3 in B-Flat Major, G. 27: II. Allegro

CD2

01. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 4 in D Major, G. 28: I. Andante
02. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 4 in D Major, G. 28: II. Allegro assai
03. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 4 in D Major, G. 28: III. Rondò, Tempo di Minuetto
04. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 5 in G Minor, G. 29: I. Allegro molto
05. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 5 in G Minor, G. 29: II. Cantabile, Ma con un poco di moto
06. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 5 in G Minor, G. 29: III. Presto assai
07. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 6 in E-Flat Major, G. 30: I. Maestoso assai
08. 6 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5, No. 6 in E-Flat Major, G. 30: II. Rondeau