The four orchestral suites by Johann Sebastian Bach (BWV 1066-1069) are believed to have been created during his Cöthen period, though their original manuscripts are lost.
Compositional Technique
The orchestral suites by Bach are often called 'Overtures' because the first movement, which is extended and concerto-like, gives the title to the whole suite.
Composer Biography
Gaetano Donizetti, a leading opera composer, wrote his Allegro for strings in C major as a practice piece during his studies in Bologna around 1817.
Composer Biography
Luigi Boccherini, an Italian composer and cello virtuoso, is considered the most important composer of string trios before Beethoven.
Performer Biography
Davide Toso, a violinist, was concertmaster and soloist of the Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra for 10 years, performing in major concert halls worldwide.
Composition History
Gioachino Rossini composed his six 'Sonata a Quattro' for two violins, violoncello, and double bass in just three days when he was 12 years old.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Boccherini's music combines influences from Italy, Vienna, Paris, and Spain, and is characterized by a vocal-oriented style, precise dynamic instructions, and special sound effects like armonici.
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