I Virtuosi Italiani is a chamber orchestra composed mainly of first-desk players from leading Italian orchestras and other internationally recognized musicians.
Composer Biography
Georg Wenzel Ritter's skill as a bassoonist is reflected in parts written for him by Mozart in his Sinfonia concertante, K.297b, and obbligato parts in the opera Idomeneo.
Composer Biography
Georg Wenzel Ritter, the composer, was a bassoonist in the Mannheim court orchestra, following in the footsteps of his father, Heinrich Ritter, who also held the position.
Composer Biography
Georg Wenzel Ritter was a gifted bassoon player and wrote primarily for his own instrument, including two Bassoon Concertos and the Six Quartets for Bassoon and Strings.
Recording & Production
This recording uses an edition of the quartets prepared by Franco Perfetti, which is based on a 1777 Paris edition by Sieber dedicated to the Marquis de Turpin.
Composer Biography
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the famous composer, referred to Georg Wenzel Ritter as 'a fine bassoon-player' in a letter to his father in December 1777.
Performer Biography
Paolo Carlini, the bassoonist on this recording, has been first bassoonist with several top Italian orchestras, including La Scala, Milan, and the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia.
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