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Cello Sonatas (Vivaldi)

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Antonio Vivaldi wrote a set of six sonatas for cello and continuo, written between 1720 and 1730, and published in Paris in 1740 by Leclerc and Boivin. These sonatas were published without an opus number; sometimes they are improperly called op. 14.

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In addition to this publication, Vivaldi wrote at least four other cello sonatas. The manuscripts of two of these are kept in the library of the conservatories of Naples, and another is kept in the castle of Wiesentheid. One sonata in D minor (RV 38) has been lost.

Published in Paris, 1740

  • Sonata No. 1 in B flat major, RV 47
    • Largo Allegro Largo Allegro
  • Sonata No. 2 in F major, RV 41
    • Largo Allegro Largo Allegro
  • Sonata No. 3 in A minor, RV 43
    • Largo Allegro Largo Allegro
  • Sonata No. 4 in B flat major, RV 45
    • Largo Allegro Largo Allegro
  • Sonata No. 5 in E minor, RV 40
    • Largo Allegro Largo Allegro
  • Sonata No. 6 in B flat major, RV 46
    • Largo Allegro Largo Allegro

    Other cello sonatas (not published)

  • Sonata No. 7 in A minor, RV 44
    • Largo Allegro poco Largo Allegro
  • Sonata No. 8 in E flat major, RV 39
    • Larghetto Allegro Andante Allegro
  • Sonata No. 9 in G minor, RV 42
    • Preludio: Largo Allemanda: Andante Sarabanda: Largo Giga: Allegro
  • Sonata in D minor, RV 38
    • Lost

    References

    Cello Sonatas (Vivaldi) Wikipedia
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