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One aspect in the life and work of the great Genoese virtuoso Nicolò Paganini that may be lesser known but in no way should be underestimated is the pronounced interest with which he dedicated himself to chamber music both as an interpreter and as a composer. He was drawn in particular to the genre of the string quartet - and here we are presenting his energetic String Quartet No. 3, a work revealing his brilliant mastery in the field of chamber music. In his Tre Duetti for violin and bassoon Paganini also proves to be a very sophisticated composer of chamber music who succeeds in lending each of the three duets an individual, independent character. Among other things, these works have in common the beautiful cantability of their themes and a writing style radiating obvious joy in the shared musical experience, in Inchjouer,Inch as the French so fittingly term it. The influence of song is in constant evidence when we speak of the Italian instrumental music of the nineteenth century in general and in particular of Paganini's chamber music or that of composers such as Rossini and Donizetti who distinguished themselves mainly in the field of the opera. In the three duets this vocal influence is naturally combined with the clear requirements of instrumental part writing. Album Tracks 1. Quartet No. 3 in a minor for 2 violins, viola and cello M.S. 20~Largo. Allegro 2. Quartet No. 3 in a minor for 2 violins, viola and cello M.S. 20~Minuetto. Andantino. Trio 3. Quartet No. 3 in a minor for 2 violins, viola and cello M.S. 20~Andante con Variazioni (Var. I - Var. II Risoluto - Var. III - Var. IV) 4. Quartet No. 3 in a minor for 2 violins, viola and cello M.S. 20~Finale. Presto 5. Tre duetti concertanti for violin & bassoon, M.S. 130~Duetto concertante No. 1 in F major. Largo (Allegro moderato) 6. Tre duetti concertanti for violin & bassoon, M.S. 130~Due
