Antonio Vivaldi Books

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For either viola or cello solo, this concerto is easily accessible to middle school players. In C major, with a few chromatic diversions, the solo part can be played in first position. All of the ornaments may be considered optional.

(Vocal Score). The present reduction derives from the critical edition of the score, published in this catalog in November 2019. Antonio Vivaldi's La Dorilla, a heroic-pastoral opera on a libretto by Antonio Maria Lucchini, was premiered at the Teatro Sant Angelo in Venice on 6 November 1726. Six years later it was revived in a much shortened and altered form at the Sporck Theatre in Prague. In 1734 it returned for the last time to the Venetian stage at the Teatro Sant Angelo, where, despite being greatly revised, it was once again successful. Many of its recitatives had been shortened and several arias replaced, some with movements borrowed from other operas byVivaldi and some with arias taken from ones by other composers, such as Johann Adolf Hasse, Geminiano Giacomelli, Domenico Sarro andLeonardo Leo. The adaptation was the work of the Venetian man of letters Bartolomeo Vitturi, who adjusted the libretto with the precise aim of satisfying the demands of the public, which wished to hear the most famous pieces by the composers who were fashionable in those years. This vocal-score edition includes a synthetic introduction of the historical context, the description ofthe main source employed and a choice of the critical Notes to the musical text.

Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello This collection from Vivaldi's great set of concertos features movements from Spring and Autumn. A nice collection for the advancing student quartet as well as extra repertoire for the working quartet.

The concerto, originally composed for lute, has been expertly adapted for solo viola, maintaining its charm while offering a unique opportunity for violists to showcase their talent. Set in D Major and structured in three short movements, it is designed to captivate audiences without being overly challenging for performers. Additionally, string orchestra accompaniment is available, enhancing the overall experience and making it a delightful addition to any concert repertoire.