Boccherini/ Northern Consort - 5 Quintets Release:5 Quintets Aliud Records The big chart winner of

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Boccherini/ Northern Consort - 5 Quintets Release:5 Quintets Aliud Records The big chart winner ofLuigi Boccherini occupies a special place in cellists' hearts: he must have been a phenomenal player, and, happily, he was also a composer. His exceptional knowledge of the technical possibilities of the cello helped him create a completely knew sound palette This is particularly evident in his chamber music, with it's splendid vocalic lines, often revealing an undertone of melancholy, combined with impressive virtuosity, and with a wink or a smile