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The Italian musical conquest of Spain in the last half and concerti, his outstanding compositions are the two of the 18th century is one of the more interesting develop- ARNOLD EIDUS, a native New Yorker, studied -at the hundred odd string quartets and quintets. His annate sense ments of European. musical history. A number of Italy’s Juillard School of Music, and made his debut as a thirteen- | of thematic organization and style greatly contributed to the year old in New York. This was followed by seven yearly outstanding musicians, including the famed Domenico Scar- recitals in . Winner of the Jacques Thibaud crystallization of their formal structure. Mozart, who brought latti, traveled to Madrid, and eventually became the dominant International Competition for violinists, he has been soloist these forms to their complete fruition, treated the Boccherini | with the leading orchestras of the world, including the N. Y. force in the musical world at the Spanish capital. The in- Philharmonic, the , Vienna Symphony, Quintet as a model, substituting the second viola in place fluence of these cultural emissaries was to be felt there for Budapest Philharmonic, London Philharmonic, and the of the latter’s second ’cello. | Conservatory orchestras. over a hundred years, as the character of musical composition Being so closely associated with courtiers and nobility, became less Spanish and increasingly Italian in nature. RAOUL POLIAKIN, born in Cairo, Egypt of Russian parents, © and all of their superficiality and surface elegance, Boccher- 7 Yeceived his B.S. degree from Paris University, and the Born in Lucca in 1743, Luigi Boccherini became a virtu- LF wy B.S. and M.A. degrees from Columbia University. Studied | ini’s music possesses great charm and finesse which, if not violin under Rene Benedetti of the Paris Conservatoire, and terribly profound, is always pleasing and extremely agreeable. oso of the violoncello at an early age. He gave concerts conducting under Pierre Monteux. Was Assistant Conductor throughout Italy and France, and it was after one of his under Andre Kostelanetz. Produced records with Leopold The Quintet in E Major consists of three movements. The extended tours that he was invited to Madrid by the Infante Stokowski, William Steinberg, Josef Krips, Eugene Goos- sens, Igor Markevitch, , Villa-Lobos and first of these opens with a short introduction marked “Amor- Don Luis de Borbon, brother of King Carlos III of Spain. _ others for some of the leading record publishers. oso” followed by the “Allegro con spirito” characterized by Here he was to remain, except for a short term in the service DAVID MANKOVITZ was born in New York and graduated thematic imitation among the various instruments and a YH.LS OH of Friedrich Wilhelm II of Prussia, until his death in 1805. from of Music. He did postgraduate work rhythmic ostinato played by the first ’cello. The second move- His career in Madrid was not entirely successful, as he lacked under Leopold Auer. Was associated with leading chamber ment, entitled ““Minuetto” in A Major, contains a delightful music organizations, and broadcast as member of the the grace and finesse necessary to remain in a position of Perole String Quartet for ten years over the WOR network. trio based on a question and answer theme developed be- favor with his patrons. His unwillingness to conform to the Was soloist with the CBS Symphony in first radio per- tween the upper and lower voices. The final movement is a standards of court protocol led to his eventual disgrace, and formance of Milhaud’s Viola Concerto. Was member of the Dorian String Quartet and of the New York String Quartet, “Rondo” remarkable for its intricate rhythms and virtuosic he was forced to seek refuge under the patronage of Lucien Kroll Sextet, Stradivari String Quartet and Stradivari String treatment of the instruments. Buonaparte, Ambassador to the Spanish Court from France. Trio, and is still associated with the last two ensembles. Member of tne faculty, Music University of Toronto and The Quintet in F Major opens wih a vigorous “Allegro” — In return for the Ambassador’s kindness, he was required to Royal Conservatory of Music. Recorded for Columbia, which is in contrast to the lyrical “Andante” in B-flat major compose at least six quintets a year. It was during this period Stradivari, Epic Records and others. Performs on an Amati of the second movement. The closing movement is a brilliant that a large number of his nearly one hundred quintets was viola built in 1622. fugue marked “Allegro giusto.” | produced. GEORGE RICCI was born in San Francisco, and made his debut at Carnegie Hall with the National Symphony Or- The first movement of the Quintet in G Minor is desig- Boccherini possessed the finest technique among the chestra, performing the Saint-Saens Concerto at the age nated ‘Allegro con un poco di moto.” It opens with a theme ‘cellists of his day, and his writing for the ’cello reflects his of twelve. Mr. Ricci has studied with Alfred Wallenstein, Naoum Benditzky, and Diran Alexanian. He has appeared built on the G minor tonic triad, which is skillfully manipu- intimate knowledge and command of the instrument. The as soloist in Town Hall and Carnegie Hall on many occa- lated throughout the movement by the various voices. A bass parts of his quintets and quartets display rich flowing sions, and has performed as soloist with the New York ‘“Minuetto” in B-flat major with its ‘“Trio” in E-flat forms Philharmonic, the National Symphony Orchestra of Wash- melodies and intricate harmonies unknown in the works of ington, and other leading orchestras throughout the United the second movement. The dramatic “Finale,” a swiftly his contemporaries. For the first time in musical history, the States. He has also made many notable appearances on moving allegro, brings the work to a close. violoncello is given not only an accompaniment role but a national television and radio programs as solo cellist with the American Broadcasting Concert Orchestra. The artists assembled for this recording are all soloists of solo role as well. The melodic line in his chamber works is national and international prestige. Together, they meet the alternately placed with the violin, viola, and the ’cello, mak- HARVEY SHAPIRO is a graduate of the Julliard School of Music. He is a winner of the Naumberg Prize. Member of musical challenge provided by the Boccherini Quintets with ing for a variety of color lacking until then. His writing for the famous Primrose Quartet and of the WQXR String playing which is virtuosic and yet mindful of the over-all strings is at once bold, masterly, and elegant. Quartet, Mr. Shapiro for the past two years has been First Cellist of the NBC Symphony. needs of the ensemble. Although an expert and prolific composer of symphonies Notes by JAMES Davis A Musical Heritage Society Recording produced under the direction of Dr. Michael Naida the musical heritage society inc. Library of Congress Cat. No. Mono—R65-2751 1991 BROadWay, New york, nN. y. 10023 ‘Stereo—R65-2752