Paisiello was often praised for his original orchestration and his preference for wind instruments, which he treated unconventionally.
Cultural Impact
Paisiello's opera 'La Molinara' inspired Ludwig van Beethoven, a German composer and pianist, to compose sets of variations on two of its arias.
Composer Biography
Paisiello composed over 100 complete operas, and if intermezzos, farces, ballets, church, and chamber music were counted, he could add another hundred works.
Performer Biography
Franco Mezzena, the violinist on this recording, studied for ten years under the guidance of Salvatore Accardo, a renowned Italian violinist, and has collaborated with many celebrated artists.
Compositional Technique
The 'Divertissements en quatuors' for flute and 'obbligato' strings assign a nearly soloistic role to the flute, with a light and flowing style.
Composer Biography
Giovanni Paisiello, the composer, was an international figure whose life events raised him to prominence, including composing for Empress Catherine of Russia and Napoleon.
Compositional Technique
These Divertimenti are structured in only two movements: an initial allegro and either a minuet or a rondo, reflecting the galant style.
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