Sarah Francis, the oboist on this recording, is the daughter of flautist John Francis and famous harpsichordist Millicent Silver.
Compositional Technique
Antoine Reicha's F major Quintet, Op 107, demonstrates his originality through asymmetric phrases in the Minuet and finale, a characteristic later imitated by Berlioz.
Historical Context
Of the three composers on this album, Rodolphe Kreutzer is likely the most familiar, primarily known as the dedicatee of Beethoven's A major Violin Sonata, Op 47.
Compositional Technique
Crusell's Oboe Quintet, Op 9, titled 'Divertimento,' features a novel structure where the first movement leads directly into a cadenza for the oboe, then into the slow movement, bypassing a traditional development section.
Composer Biography
Rodolphe Kreutzer, a famous and influential violinist, was also a prolific composer, writing nineteen violin concertos and much music for the stage, including ballets and operas.
Composer Biography
Antoine Reicha, born in Prague, was a leading pedagogue whose illustrious pupils included Berlioz, Liszt, and César Franck, and he was appointed professor of counterpoint and fugue at the Conservatoire.
Composer Biography
Bernhard Henrik Crusell, born in Finland, was the first Finnish composer whose music appeared in print, with many of his works published by Peters in Leipzig.
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