Twelve Trio Sonatas, Op. 1 (Vivaldi)
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Antonio Vivaldi
wrote a set of sonatas, Op. 1, in 1705.
The final sonata is a set of variations on the famous "Folia
" theme.
Antonio Vivaldi
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi , nicknamed because of his red hair, was an Italian Baroque composer, priest, and virtuoso violinist, born in Venice. Vivaldi is recognized as one of the greatest Baroque composers, and his influence during his lifetime was widespread over Europe...
wrote a set of sonatas, Op. 1, in 1705.
- Sonata No. 1 in G minor, RV 73
- Sonata No. 2 in E minor, RV 67
- Sonata No. 3 in C Major, RV 61
- Sonata No. 4 in E Major, RV 66
- Sonata No. 5 in F Major, RV 69
- Sonata No. 6 in D Major, RV 62
- Sonata No. 7 in E Flat Major, RV 65
- Sonata No. 8 in D minor, RV 64
- Sonata No. 9 in A Major, RV 75
- Sonata No. 10 in B Flat Major, RV 78
- Sonata No. 11 in B minor, RV 79
- Sonata No. 12 in D minor, RV 63
The final sonata is a set of variations on the famous "Folia
Folia
La Folia is one of the oldest remembered European musical themes, or primary material, generally melodic, of a composition, on record. The theme exists in two versions, referred to as early and late folias, the earlier being faster.-History:The epithet 'Folia' has several meanings in music...
" theme.
External links
- Performance of Trio Sonata Op. 1 No. 12 by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln CenterThe Chamber Music Society of Lincoln CenterThe Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center is an American organization dedicated to the performance and promotion of chamber music. Its website states that it is "the nation’s premier repertory company for chamber music."...
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