Boccherini, Vol. 2 Karski Quartet & Raphael Feye

• Luigi Boccherini (1743 - 1805): String Quintet in C Major, Op. 42/2 G. 349:
• 1 Boccherini: String Quintet in C Major, Op. 42/2 G. 349: I. Andante con moto 05:40
• 2 Boccherini: String Quintet in C Major, Op. 42/2 G. 349: II. Minuetto con grazia 04:14
• 3 Boccherini: String Quintet in C Major, Op. 42/2 G. 349: III. Allegro assai 05:57
• 4 Boccherini: String Quintet in C Major, Op. 42/2 G. 349: IV. Rondeau: Allegretto moderato 05:14
• String Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 41/1 G. 346 “Alla Turca”:
• 5 Boccherini: String Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 41/1 G. 346 “Alla Turca”: I. Allegro vivo 06:31
• 6 Boccherini: String Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 41/1 G. 346 “Alla Turca”: II. Andante con un poco di moto 03:51
• 7 Boccherini: String Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 41/1 G. 346 “Alla Turca”: III. Minuetto 04:23
• 8 Boccherini: String Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 41/1 G. 346 “Alla Turca”: IV. Allegro alla Turca 02:48
• String Quintet in A Major, Op. 40/1 G. 340 “Folías de España”:
• 9 Boccherini: String Quintet in A Major, Op. 40/1 G. 340 “Folías de España”: I. Non molto presto 07:19
• 10 Boccherini: String Quintet in A Major, Op. 40/1 G. 340 “Folías de España”: II. Tempo di minuetto 06:54
• String Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 51/1 G. 376:
• 11 Boccherini: String Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 51/1 G. 376: I. Allegretto con moto 09:29
• 12 Boccherini: String Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 51/1 G. 376: II. Tempo di minuetto affettuoso 04:17
• 13 Boccherini: String Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 51/1 G. 376: III. Adagio 05:44
• 14 Boccherini: String Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 51/1 G. 376: IV. Finale: Allegro vivo 03:58
• Total Runtime 01:16:19

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In ihrer zweiten Luigi-Boccherini-Veröffentlichung präsentieren das Karski Quartett und der Cellist Raphaël Feye erneut vier Streichquintette, darunter zwei Weltpremieren. Diese für die ungewöhnliche Kombination von zwei Celli komponierten Stücke zeigen Boccherinis Vielseitigkeit, die von mediterraner Wärme bis zur Eleganz des Wiener Klassizismus reicht. Das Album verbindet erfolgreich historisches Bewusstsein mit zeitgenössischer Tiefe und liefert ein raffiniertes und fesselndes Porträt des Komponisten.

Das Karski Quartett wurde 2018 in Belgien gegründet und tritt an zahlreichen Veranstaltungsorten in ganz Europa auf. Unter anderem wurden sie beim Banff International String Quartet Competition 2022 mit dem Christine and David Anderson Career Development Prize ausgezeichnet.

Raphaël Feye schloss sein Cello-Studium am Königlichen Musikkonservatorium in Brüssel mit summa cum laude ab. Als aktives Mitglied des Coryfeye Quartetts trat er an zahlreichen Veranstaltungsorten in ganz Europa auf und stand mit prominenten Musikern auf der Bühne. Zusammen mit Camille Feye gründete er das Les Métamorphoses Orchestra und nahm mit dem Pianisten Julien Libeer und dem Cellisten Pieter Wispelwey die Musik mehrerer Komponisten auf. Er ist auch als Dirigent tätig.

Raphaël Feye, Cello
Karski Quartet

Raphaël Feye
Ater studying classics at Schola Nova, Raphaël Feye graduated summa cum laude in cello at the Royal Music Conservatory of Brussels with Marie Hallynck as well as the Hochschule Felix Mendelssohn in Leipzig with Peter Hörr. He went on studying string quartet on the field of Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel with Artemis Quartet while having the privilege to perfect his art in tune with Alban Berg Quartet, Danel Quartet, Lluis Claret and Eberhard Feltz. As an active cellist member of the Coryfeye quartet he performed in a wide range of venues throughout Europe being on stage with prominent musicians such as: Elina Buksha, Malin Broman, Lorenzo Gatto, Karski Quartet, Ashot Khatchatourian, Pavel Kolesnikov, Yura Lee, Aleksandar Madzar, Pascal Moraguès, Laura Samuel, among others. In terms of conducting, his first magic wanded steps took stage at the side of Jean-Sébastien Béreau, Jorma Panula and Niels Muus. Deeply inspired by his work, he has further collaborated with Sir Roger Norrington. Together with Camille Feye, he founded Les Métamorphoses Orchestra and recorded Haydn, Lipatti, Mozart and Weinberg for EPR classics with pianist Julien Libeer and cellist Pieter Wispelwey. He conducted the London Mozart Players as well as the Janacek Philharmonic, Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège. In the Opera field, he has been g

Karski Quartet
Named after Jan Karski, the legendary Polish WW2 resistance fighter, Karski Quartet is a dynamic ensemble that blends passion, courage, and deep artistic sensitivity. Known for their energetic and emotionally rich interpretations, they create a powerful bond with audiences, captivating both classical music connoisseurs and a new generation of listeners. Their warm sound, expressive intensity, and relentless pursuit of excellence have earned them international recognition.

Since their founding in 2018, the Karskis have appeared across Europe and in Canada in a wide range of venues and festivals. A key figure in their artistic journey was Philippe Graffin, whose inspiring musical vision led to sharing the artistic direction of Traces Festival, a project founded by Graffin and aimed at the promotion of unjustly neglected chamber music repertoire. They have also collaborated with Jean-Claude Vanden Eynden, David Waterman, Raphael Wallfisch, Chen Halevi, Simon Rowland-Jones, Gaëlle Solal, Katherine Broderick among others. Their debut album, featuring Boccherini’s string quintets recorded with Raphaël Feye for Evil Penguin (2023), was met with international acclaim. The 2025/26 season will bring the release of a second Boccherini album, as well as performances in the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Flagey in Brussels, concerts in Belgium, France, the UK and the Karski’s debut in Hungary for the Quartetissimo Festival. Jan Karski’s unwavering courage, compassion and integrity are the values which drive the quartet’s artistic pursuits and influence their ethical considerations. In a world full of challenges, Karski Quartet stands for connection, authenticity and fearless musical storytelling.

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