Ensemble Labirinto Armonico - Boismortier: Sonatas, Op. 34 (2025) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 34: I. Adagio
02. Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 34: II. Presto
03. Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 34: III. Adagio
04. Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 34: IV. Allegro
05. Sonata No. 2 in G Major, Op. 34: I. Vivace
06. Sonata No. 2 in G Major, Op. 34: II. Allegro
07. Sonata No. 2 in G Major, Op. 34: III. Largo
08. Sonata No. 2 in G Major, Op. 34: IV. Allegro
09. Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 34: I. Andante
10. Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 34: II. Presto
11. Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 34: III. Adagio
12. Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 34: IV. Allegro
13. Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 25: I. Vivace
14. Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 25: II. Allemanda, Allegro Ma Non Troppo
15. Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 25: III. Adagio
16. Sonata No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 25: IV. Giga
17. Sonata No. 4 in D Major, Op. 34: I. Vivace
18. Sonata No. 4 in D Major, Op. 34: II. Presto
19. Sonata No. 4 in D Major, Op. 34: III. Largo
20. Sonata No. 4 in D Major, Op. 34: IV. Presto
21. Sonata No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 34: I. Andante
22. Sonata No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 34: II. Presto
23. Sonata No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 34: III. Adagio
24. Sonata No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 34: IV. Allegro
25. Sonata No. 6 in A Minor, Op. 34: I. Adagio
26. Sonata No. 6 in A Minor, Op. 34: II. Allegro
27. Sonata No. 6 in A Minor, Op. 34: III. Largo
28. Sonata No. 6 in A Minor, Op. 34: IV. Presto

Joseph Bodin de Boismortier (1689–1755) was a prolific French composer of the Baroque era, known for his accessible and elegant music. He played a significant role in the development of chamber music in France and published music without the traditional patronage system, making him one of the first composers to live comfortably off music sales alone. His output includes operas, cantatas, concertos, and a wide range of instrumental works that were often geared toward amateur musicians and the expanding market of domestic music-making.
Recorded here is the entire Op.34 of Boismortier's catalogue, consisting of a collection of six sonatas for 4 parts (three sopranos and basso continuo) published in Paris in 1731. The three soprano parts are completely equal to each other, while the performance practice of the time allows the interchangeability of instruments, so that they may be played by either the violin, the flute or the recorder.
The sonatas are characterized by graceful melodies, rich harmonic textures, and conversational interplay between the two instruments. Each sonata typically follows a multi-movement structure, alternating between lively dance movements and expressive slow sections.
Performed with grace and spirit by the Italian Ensemble Labirinto Armonico, featuring 3 violins, flute, viola da gamba, archlute and spinet. They play on period instruments.

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