Composer

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Benedetto Marcello

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1712

Publication Date

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1712

Average_duration

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12:13

The 'Sonata for recorder & continuo in D minor, SF. 763, Op. 2/8' is a Baroque composition by Italian composer Benedetto Marcello. It was composed in the early 18th century and premiered in Venice, Italy. The sonata consists of four movements: Adagio, Allegro, Largo, and Allegro. The first movement, Adagio, is a slow and expressive introduction that sets the tone for the rest of the sonata. The recorder and continuo engage in a dialogue, with the recorder taking the lead and the continuo providing a supportive accompaniment. The second movement, Allegro, is a lively and energetic dance-like piece. The recorder and continuo engage in a playful and virtuosic dialogue, with both instruments showcasing their technical abilities. The third movement, Largo, is a slow and melancholic piece. The recorder takes on a more lyrical and expressive role, while the continuo provides a simple and understated accompaniment. The final movement, Allegro, is a fast and lively dance-like piece. The recorder and continuo engage in a lively and virtuosic dialogue, with both instruments showcasing their technical abilities once again. Overall, the 'Sonata for recorder & continuo in D minor, SF. 763, Op. 2/8' is a beautiful and expressive Baroque composition that showcases the technical abilities of both the recorder and continuo. The sonata is characterized by its expressive melodies, virtuosic passages, and playful dialogue between the two instruments.

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