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Boismortier: Sonatas, Op. 34

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Details

Composer
Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
Artist
Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
Format
CD
Label
Brilliant Classics
Released
Nov 28, 2025
Catalog #
BRI97619
UPC
5028421976198

About

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.

Tracklist 28 tracks

  1. 1 I. Adagio 02:49
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Adagio
    Duration
    02:49
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  2. 2 II. Presto 01:39
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Presto
    Duration
    01:39
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  3. 3 III. Adagio 01:30
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    01:30
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  4. 4 IV. Allegro 01:18
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    01:18
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  5. 5 I. Vivace 01:40
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Vivace
    Duration
    01:40
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  6. 6 II. Allegro 02:11
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    02:11
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  7. 7 III. Largo 01:02
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Largo
    Duration
    01:02
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  8. 8 IV. Allegro 00:53
    Track
    8
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    00:53
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  9. 9 I. Andante 02:06
    Track
    9
    Title
    I. Andante
    Duration
    02:06
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  10. 10 II. Presto 01:50
    Track
    10
    Title
    II. Presto
    Duration
    01:50
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  11. 11 III. Adagio 01:14
    Track
    11
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    01:14
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  12. 12 IV. Allegro 01:05
    Track
    12
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    01:05
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  13. 13 I. Vivace 02:56
    Track
    13
    Title
    I. Vivace
    Duration
    02:56
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  14. 14 II. Allemanda: Allegro ma non troppo 02:44
    Track
    14
    Title
    II. Allemanda: Allegro ma non troppo
    Duration
    02:44
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  15. 15 III. Adagio 01:17
    Track
    15
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    01:17
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  16. 16 IV. Giga 02:34
    Track
    16
    Title
    IV. Giga
    Duration
    02:34
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  17. 17 I. Vivace 01:20
    Track
    17
    Title
    I. Vivace
    Duration
    01:20
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  18. 18 II. Presto 01:55
    Track
    18
    Title
    II. Presto
    Duration
    01:55
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  19. 19 III. Largo 01:21
    Track
    19
    Title
    III. Largo
    Duration
    01:21
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  20. 20 IV. Presto 01:28
    Track
    20
    Title
    IV. Presto
    Duration
    01:28
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  21. 21 I. Andante 01:45
    Track
    21
    Title
    I. Andante
    Duration
    01:45
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  22. 22 II. Presto 01:45
    Track
    22
    Title
    II. Presto
    Duration
    01:45
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  23. 23 III. Adagio 01:30
    Track
    23
    Title
    III. Adagio
    Duration
    01:30
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  24. 24 IV. Allegro 01:17
    Track
    24
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    01:17
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  25. 25 I. Adagio 01:13
    Track
    25
    Title
    I. Adagio
    Duration
    01:13
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  26. 26 II. Allegro 01:32
    Track
    26
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    01:32
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  27. 27 III. Largo 01:53
    Track
    27
    Title
    III. Largo
    Duration
    01:53
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
  28. 28 IV. Allegro 02:02
    Track
    28
    Title
    IV. Allegro
    Duration
    02:02
    Composer
    Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
    Ensemble
    Ensemble Labirinto Armonico