Antoine Reicha: Wind Quintets Opp. 88/2 & 100/5

On this CD:

1. Woodwind Quintet in E-flat major, Op.88/2
Composed by Antoine Reicha
Performed by John Price, Jonathan Snowden, Michael Thompson, Derek Wickens, Michael Thompson Wind Quintet

2. Woodwind Quintet in A minor, Op.100/5
Composed by Antoine Reicha
Performed by John Price, Jonathan Snowden, Michael Thompson, Derek Wickens, Michael Thompson Wind Quintet

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Antonin Reicha knew Beethoven in Bonn and taught Berlioz in Paris. He is remembered mostly as a historical transition figure. But he wrote excellent, substantial music, an obvious notch below Beethoven but still very entertaining. People who wish Beethoven had written woodwind quintets (which were actually invented by Reicha) will probably love Reicha's works in that medium. Here are two of his best, in loving, mellow performances, very well recorded and sold for a pittance. My only caution is that getting to know Reicha can be very expensive; he wrote plenty of music as good as these pieces. --Leslie Gerber

Antoine Reicha: Wind Quintets Opp. 88/2 & 100/5, Music, John Price, Antoine Reicha, Michael Thompson Wind Quintet, Jonathan Snowden, Michael Thompson, Derek Wickens, Chamber, Classical, Classical Composers, Quintet for Five Woodwind Instruments
Antoine Reicha: Wind Quintets Opp. 88/2 & 100/5
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    ASIN: B0000013RE
    Release Date: 1995-06-27

    Tracks:

    1. Wind Qnt in E Flat, Op.88, No.2: Lento-Allegro moderato
    2. Wind Qnt in E Flat, Op.88, No.2: Menuetto-Allegro
    3. Wind Qnt in E Flat, Op.88, No.2: Poco Andante-Grazioso
    4. Wind Qnt in E Flat, Op.88, No.2: Finale-Allegretto
    5. Wind Qnt in a, Op.100, No.5: Allegro
    6. Wind Qnt in a, Op.100, No.5: Andante con variozioni
    7. Wind Qnt in a, Op.100, No.5: Minuetto: Allegro Vivo
    8. Wind Qnt in a, Op.100, No.5: Finale: Allegro

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    Antonin Reicha knew Beethoven in Bonn and taught Berlioz in Paris. He is remembered mostly as a historical transition figure. But he wrote excellent, substantial music, an obvious notch below Beethoven but still very entertaining. People who wish Beethoven had written woodwind quintets (which were actually invented by Reicha) will probably love Reicha's works in that medium. Here are two of his best, in loving, mellow performances, very well recorded and sold for a pittance. My only caution is that getting to know Reicha can be very expensive; he wrote plenty of music as good as these pieces. --Leslie Gerber

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