{"product_id":"luigi-boccherini-9780995757462","title":"Luigi Boccherini","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe life and works of composer and cellist Luigi Boccherini are explored in this comprehensive new biography. He was highly regarded throughout Europe during his lifetime and the author of around 500 compositions, including symphonies, chamber music and vocal works as well as sonatas and concertos for the cello.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoccherini, after being ignored for so long, is starting to re-engage our attention again and Kaiserkern’s book will go a long way to giving us the background we need. Her book sets the stage and develops a thorough background of Boccherini and his time. Her analysis of the music is clear and thoughtful and gives a real insight into Boccherini’s innovations and virtuosic touch. - Maureen Buja, Interlude.hk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Steven Isserlis; Publisher's Note; 1. Finale; 2. The Cello and Music for the Cello; 3. Travels; 4. Duets, Trios, Quartets; 5. In the Service of the Spanish Infante Luis de Borbon; 6. String Quintets and String Sextets 7. Melting Pot Madrid; 8. Chamber Composer to Frederick William II of Prussia; 9. Symphonies; 10. The Final Years; 11. Vocal Works; 12. Boccherini's Letters; 13. Boccherini's Legacy; 14. Boccherini's Reputation down the Years; About the Author; About the Translator; Chronology; List of Works; Bibliography; Index of Names and Places; Acknowledgements","brand":"Kahn \u0026 Averill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48885189050711,"sku":"9780995757462","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/luigi-boccherini-9780995757462","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}