Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya plays a 5-octave fortepiano made by Gijs Wilderom in Amsterdam in 2000, which is modeled after an Anton Walter fortepiano from Vienna around 1795.
Performer Biography
Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya, the fortepiano player, has won top prizes at international competitions, including the Prague Spring International Competition in 2012 and the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition Leipzig in 2014.
Instruments
Igor Ruhadze performs on a baroque violin made by Hendrik Jakobs in Amsterdam in 1693, which is on loan from the NMF (Nationaal Muziekinstrumenten Fonds).
Composer Biography
Luigi Boccherini, the composer, was born in Lucca, Italy, in 1743, and spent the latter part of his life in Spain until his death in 1805.
Historical Context
In the 18th century, arranged works like these sonatas were common and made a composer's music accessible to a wider audience, unlike today's preference for original works.
Composition History
The sonatas on this album were arranged by Thomas Billington, a 'minor composer' from England, after movements from Boccherini's Trios, Quartets, and Quintets.
Performer Biography
Igor Ruhadze, the baroque violinist, began his musical journey at age 12, performing Henri Vieuxtemps' Violin Concerto No. 5 with the Odessa Symphony Orchestra.
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