Boismortier: Sonatas Op.34

Boismortier: Sonatas Op.34
Composer Joseph Bodin de Boismortier
Artist Ensemble Labirinto Armonico
Format 1 CD
Cat. number 97619
EAN code 5028421976198
Release October 2025

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About this release

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.

Track list

Disk 1

  1. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 34: I. Adagio
  2. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 34: II. Presto
  3. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 34: III. Adagio
  4. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 34: IV. Allegro
  5. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 2 in G Major, Op. 34: I. Vivace
  6. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 2 in G Major, Op. 34: II. Allegro
  7. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 2 in G Major, Op. 34: III. Largo
  8. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 2 in G Major, Op. 34: IV. Allegro
  9. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 34: I. Andante
  10. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 34: II. Presto
  11. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 34: III. Adagio
  12. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 3 in E Minor, Op. 34: IV. Allegro
  13. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 2 In A Minor, Op. 25: I. Vivace
  14. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 2 In A Minor, Op. 25: II. Allemanda, allegro ma non troppo
  15. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 2 In A Minor, Op. 25: III. Adagio
  16. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 2 In A Minor, Op. 25: IV. Giga
  17. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 4 in D Major, Op. 34: I. Vivace
  18. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 4 in D Major, Op. 34: II. Presto
  19. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 4 in D Major, Op. 34: III. Largo
  20. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 4 in D Major, Op. 34: IV. Presto
  21. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 34: I. Andante
  22. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 34: II. Presto
  23. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 34: III. Adagio
  24. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 34: IV. Allegro
  25. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 6 in A Minor, Op. 34: I. Adagio
  26. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 6 in A Minor, Op. 34: II. Allegro
  27. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 6 in A Minor, Op. 34: III. Largo
  28. Joseph Bodin de Boismortier: Sonata No. 6 in A Minor, Op. 34: IV. Presto