VINCENZO MANFREDINI (1737-1799): Complete String Quartets - No. 1 in D, No. 2 in B Flat, No. 3 in A, No. 4 in C, No. 5 in G & No. 6 in F.

Description: Issued in Florence in 1778, these three-movement, 9-13 minute quartets were intended for amateur players and follow Manfredini's didactic theories which promoted melody first and limited use of counterpoint. Quartetto Delfico (period instruments).