Boismortier's music was particularly appreciated by fashionable amateur musicians and the salons they frequented, as noted in the Mercure de France in 1726.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in September 2015 at the Chapelle de Boyeux-Saint-Jérôme, with Samuel Albert handling recording and editing.
Composer Biography
Joseph Bodin de Boismortier, the composer, was born in Thionville in 1689 and later worked as a tax collector for tobacco in Roussillon.
Critical Reception
While some critics, like Jean Benjamin de La Borde, acknowledged Boismortier's skill, others, like Paul Louis Roualle de Boisgelou, believed he composed only for money.
Composition History
Boismortier was a prolific composer, publishing an average of four volumes of music per year from 1724 to 1747, totaling over 102 opus numbers.
Compositional Technique
Boismortier was innovative in his instrumentation, being the first to compose trio sonatas for flute and violin with accompaniment.
Compositional Technique
Boismortier's trios, inspired by the Italian sonata da chiesa, continually favor the repetition and interweaving of short melodic lines, creating a musical conversation.
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