6 String Quintets, G.307-312 (Op.28) (Boccherini, Luigi)

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Quintet in F major, G.307 (No.1)

Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Paris: Pleyel, n.d.(ca.1802). Plate 261.
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Misc. Notes Alto Violoncello part probably transcribed by Ignaz Pleyel
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Quintet in A major, G.308 (No.2)

Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Paris: Pleyel, n.d.(1798/99). Plate 146.
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Misc. Notes Alto Violoncello part probably transcribed by Ignaz Pleyel
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Quintet in C major, G.310 (No.4)

Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Paris: Pleyel, n.d.(1798/99). Plate 146.
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Misc. Notes Alto Violoncello part probably transcribed by Ignaz Pleyel
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Quintet in B major, G.312 (No.6)

Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Paris: Pleyel, n.d.(ca.1802). Plate 261.
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Misc. Notes Alto Violoncello part probably transcribed by Ignaz Pleyel
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For 2 Violins, Viola and 2 Cellos (Lauterbach)

4 more: Violin 2 • Viola • Cello 1 • Cello 2

Arranger Johann Lauterbach (1832–1918)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Peters, n.d.(ca.1886). Plate 6919.
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Misc. Notes "Aus mehreren Quintetten des Meisters zusammengesetzt von Joh. Lauterbach"
(Put together from different quintets of Boccherini by J. Lauterbach)
I. Andante con moto (C major)
II. Menuet/ Trio (G major)
III. Grave (C minor)
IV. Rondo. Allegro con moto (C major) ) from G.310.
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Arranger Johann Lauterbach (1832–1918)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Edition Peters, No.2231, n.d. Plate 6919.
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Misc. Notes From the uploader's library. Faded copy, cleaned and enhanced.
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Quintet in C major, G.310: Rondo

For Cello and Strings or Piano (Bazelaire)
Arranger Paul Bazelaire (1886–1958)
Publisher. Info. Classiques du violoncelle, No.38
Paris: Alphonse Leduc, 1924. Plate A.L. 16740.
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Misc. Notes From the uploader's library. Cover Pages missing. Color scan depth (yellowing pages) reduced to black & white. Some small tears remain in the score but all is legible. This copy is not part of the Coutan archives, which is a pity as it would have afforded us the arranger's own work observations (fingerings, etc...)
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For Violin and Piano (Willeke)
Arranger Willem Willeke (1879–1950)
Publisher. Info. New York: Carl Fischer, 1918. Plate 20746-13.
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.- The rondo is also used in the quintet G.378
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For Cello and Piano (Grützmacher)
Arranger Friedrich Grützmacher (1832–1903)
Publisher. Info. Leipzig: C.F. Kahnt, n.d.(ca.1885). Plate 2722.
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For Cello and Piano (Schröder)
Arranger Carl Schröder (1848–1935)
Publisher. Info. Moscow: P. Jurgenson, n.d.[1901]. Plate 24851.
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For Cello and Piano (Stutschewsky)
Arranger Joachim Stutschewsky (1891–1982)
Publisher. Info. Zurich und Leipzig: Gebrüder Hug, n.d.[1923]. Plate G.H. 6100.
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General Information

Work Title 6 String Quintets
Alternative. Title
Composer Boccherini, Luigi
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. G.307-312 ; Op.28 in Boccherini's autograph catalogue.
Published as Op.37/14, Op.37/8, Op.51/1, Op.37/7, Op.51/2, Op.37/15
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. ILB 61
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 quintets:
  • Quintet in F major, G.307
  • Quintet in A major, G.308
  • Quintet in E major, G.309
  • Quintet in C major, G.310
  • Quintet in D minor, G.311
  • Quintet in B major, G.312
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1779
First Publication. 1798-99 (Nos.2 and 4); ca.1802 (Nos.1 and 6); ca.1822 (Nos.3 and 5)
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Classical
Piece Style Classical
Instrumentation 2 violins, viola, 2 cellos
Extra Information No.4, G.310 (Op.28/4) includes the famous Rondo (also often played as Cello - Piano).