Hoffmann: Mandolin Quartets

Maddaluno, Federico;
Marano, Alberto;
Traverso, Myriam;
Parfitt, Alessandro

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In the Classical Era around 1800 the mandolin enjoyed a surprising popularity, thanks to the presence of extraordinary virtuosi who were disseminating a repertoire of high quality repertoire.

It was in the aristocratic environment of the Habsburg capital Vienna that the elegant chamber music with mandolin by Giovanni Hoffmann (ca. 1770-1814, according to other sources 1840) found fertile ground. Hoffmann was a virtuoso on the instrument and wrote highly attractive works for it, in which his virtuosity and gift for melody found equal place.

This new recording presents quartets for mandolin, 2 violins and cello, charming and entertaining works full of southern lyricism and instrumental brilliance.

Played by one of the leading mandolin players of Italy, Federico Maddaluno, a native of Naples and an avid promotor of his instrument.

Works:

•Hoffmann: Mandolin Quartet in A major
•Hoffmann: Mandolin Quartet in D major
•Hoffmann: Mandolin Quartet in F major
•Hoffmann: Mandolin Quartet in G major

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Brilliant Classics

19-01-2024

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