Bottesini's career was globetrotting; he toured as a soloist, played for the Italian opera orchestra in Havana, and conducted the Egyptian premiere of Verdi's Aida.
Recording & Production
Two of the String Quintets on this album, No. 2 in E minor and No. 3 in A major, are presented as first recordings.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bottesini was a pioneer in 19th-century Italy for his commitment to instrumental chamber music, a genre overshadowed by opera in the national musical culture.
Performer Biography
Leon Bosch, the double bass soloist, was appointed principal double bass with the acclaimed Academy of St Martin in the Fields before leaving to focus on his solo career and chamber ensemble.
Composer Biography
Giovanni Bottesini, the composer, was a supreme virtuoso of the double bass, earning comparisons to Paganini early in his career.
Performer Biography
Leon Bosch, the double bass soloist on this recording, is an internationally renowned classical double bass virtuoso who regularly commissions new repertoire for his instrument.
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