Sheet Music: Adagio

TitleAdagio
from Recorder Sonata No. 2 in D minor
Opus numberSF.763, Op. 2, No. 2, Mvmt. 1
ComposerBenedetto Marcello (1686–1739)
InstrumentationFlute and Harpsichord/Piano
KeyD minor
RangeG4–D6
Time signature4/4
Tempo42 BPM
Performance time1:55
Difficulty levelintermediate
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Date added2010-10-28
Last updated2010-10-28
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Thursday 28 October 2010

Tune of the Day: Adagio by Benedetto Marcello

from Sonata in D minor

This slow Adagio is the first movement of Benedetto Marcello's Sonata No. 2 in D minor for recorder and basso continuo. It features a beautiful main melody in a typical Italian Baroque style.

Thanks to Ana for suggesting this piece!

Other Movements from the same Work

1.Adagio Flute & Piano
2.Allegro Flute & Piano
3.Largo Flute & Piano
4.Allegro Flute & Piano