Composer

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Benedetto Marcello

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1712

Publication Date

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1712

Average_duration

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124:37

Movement_count

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51

Movement ....

Benedetto Marcello's 'Sonatas (12) for recorder & continuo, Op. 2' is a collection of twelve sonatas composed for recorder and continuo. The collection was composed in Venice in 1712 and was first published in Amsterdam in 1717. The sonatas are considered to be some of the most important works for the recorder from the Baroque era. The sonatas are divided into three movements each, with the first and third movements being fast and the second movement being slow. The sonatas are written in a variety of keys, with some being in major keys and others in minor keys. The collection is notable for its use of counterpoint and its intricate harmonies. The first movement of each sonata is typically in a binary form, with two contrasting sections that are repeated. The second movement is usually a slow and lyrical piece, often featuring a cantabile melody. The third movement is typically a fast and lively piece, often featuring virtuosic passages for the recorder. The sonatas are characterized by their use of ornamentation, which was a common feature of Baroque music. The ornamentation is often written out in the score, but performers are encouraged to add their own embellishments to the music. The sonatas also feature a variety of textures, with the recorder and continuo often trading off melodic lines. Overall, Marcello's 'Sonatas (12) for recorder & continuo, Op. 2' is a significant contribution to the repertoire for the recorder. The collection showcases Marcello's skill as a composer and his ability to write music that is both technically challenging and musically engaging.

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