Kreüsser's Six Quintettos are notable for their specific instrumentation of flute, violin, viola, cello, and basso continuo, which was less common than the flute quartet genre.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Kreüsser was a great admirer of the Mozart family, having met Leopold, Wolfgang, and Marianne in Amsterdam and Bologna, and the admiration was mutual.
Performer Biography
Infusion Baroque, the ensemble on this recording, is described as 'dynamic and alive' by Early Music America and known for its creative and interactive programming.
Interpretation
The performers of this album base their interpretation on the 1775 Amsterdam edition and use a harpsichord in the continuo line to create a rich sonority.
Compositional Technique
The Quintettos reflect a shift in aesthetics from the Baroque to Classical period, as the harpsichord and figured bass were declining in use during the late 18th century.
Composer Biography
Georg Anton Kreüsser, the composer of these Quintettos, received his musical education primarily from his brother Adam in Amsterdam.
Composition History
Two editions of Kreüsser's Quintettos were published, one in Amsterdam in 1775 and another in Paris in 1776, with significant differences between them.
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