Boccherini

[PRC]

Though he is not seen much in recent months, i'd like to know Rex Francorum's opinion of Boccherini?  ...And of course everyone else please chime in... are you a fan?

[The Brain]

Huge fan, I've seen all his movies.

[Martinus]

I know how to play his famous minuet on a piano. 

[Strix]

He wasn't as good as his brother Mario. 

[Josephus]

Those are the round snail-like pastas with cheese filling? Yeah, they're OK with tomato sauce.

[Pedrito]

"Boccherini" sounds suspiciously similar to "blow jobs" in italian. 

L.

[Rex Francorum]

Gtfo if you do not know Boccherini....

To your question, PRC, I would answer that Boccherini is worthy of exploration.

I suggest you to give a look especially at his symphonies, cello concerti and string quintets (including guitar quintets).

I will provide some samples, for your consideration.

1st movement of cello concerto no 9. http://www.box.net/shared/ex3cop7cd0

3rd movement of the guitar quintet no 1: http://www.box.net/shared/bxrupahdg2

1st movement of the symphony no 26: http://www.box.net/shared/d8mq6sg1m8

[PRC]

Thanks Rex, the few bits i've heard from Boccerini have been excellent and I look forward to your samples.

[Rex Francorum]

So? 

[PRC]

Great stuff, I love his Cello concertos, that instrument produces the most soulful notes.