These are mature works which display a strong spirit expressive adventurousness. Op. 52 is startling for its melodic profundity, its rhythmic variety and richness of modulation. Boccherini's quartets have long lived in the shadow of his direct rival Joseph Haydn. Boccherini, unlike Haydn, was inclined toward romanticism as evidenced in these works. This CD is the third in a series of the works of Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805). Recorded in Italy by Quartetto D'Archi Di Venezia, these are Quartets 1-4, Op. 52 (72+ min.) Quartetto D'Archi Di Venezia consists of: Andrea Vio - violin, Alberto Battiston - violin, Luca Morassutti - violin, Angelo Zanin - cello