Boismortier: Sonatas, Op. 34

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Brilliant Classics
Release Date
November 28, 2025
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    • PERFORMER
      Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      November 28, 2025
    • UPC
      5028421976198
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      BRI97619
    • LABEL
      Brilliant Classics
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Classical
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Adagio

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    2. II. Presto

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    3. III. Adagio

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    4. IV. Allegro

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    5. I. Vivace

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    6. II. Allegro

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    7. III. Largo

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    8. IV. Allegro

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    9. I. Andante

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    10. II. Presto

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    11. III. Adagio

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    12. IV. Allegro

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    13. I. Vivace

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    14. II. Allemanda: Allegro ma non troppo

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    15. III. Adagio

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    16. IV. Giga

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    17. I. Vivace

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    18. II. Presto

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    19. III. Largo

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    20. IV. Presto

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    21. I. Andante

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    22. II. Presto

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    23. III. Adagio

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    24. IV. Allegro

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    25. I. Adagio

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    26. II. Allegro

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    27. III. Largo

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico

    28. IV. Allegro

      Composer: Joseph Bodin de Boismortier

      Ensemble: Ensemble Labirinto Armonico


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.