New Dragonetti Edition Puts the Bass in the Lead Role
String Quintet No. 18 is a pure gem for chamber players in search of a richly textured work
What a privilege it was to receive the first copy of Grancino Editions’ new edition of the String Quintet No. 18 by Domenico Dragonetti (1763–1846). It’s no wonder he was a popular figure on the music scene in Europe, especially London, wowing audiences and esteemed colleagues with his virtuosic prowess on the double bass. He made his mark in such a way that his social and musical engagements diary was chockablock! It’s even more impressive when you consider the huge contribution he made to double-bass literature as well as for other instruments.
Following his death, his towering legacy as a great performer has outweighed his status as a composer, so this new arrival of more gems from his chamber-music library is extremely welcome, beginning with the introduction to his String Quintet No. 18 in C major.
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