Concerto in C major, RV 558
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The Concerto in C major, RV 558, otherwise known as "Concerto for Diverse Instruments" is a concerto grosso by Antonio Vivaldi, written around 1740, with its premiere on 21 March of that year.[1]
Structure
[edit]The work is in three movements:
- Allegro molto
- Andante molto
- Allegro[1]
Instrumentation
[edit]The concertino instruments are two recorders, two chalumeaux, two mandolins, two theorbos, two violins, a tromba marina and a cello.[1] It is said to let the violins imitate the sound of a tromba marina, foil is placed under the board.[citation needed]
The orchestral ripieno section consists of strings and basso continuo.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Score at IMSLP
External links
[edit]- Concerto in C major, RV 558 (Vivaldi): Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
- Animated score on YouTube, Claudio Scimone conducting I Solisti Veneti
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