Tuesday 27 October 2020
Tune of the Day: Adagio by Corelli
from Violin Sonata in F major, transcribed for flute and keyboard
This Adagio is the opening movement of Italian Baroque composer Arcangelo Corelli's Violin Sonata No. 4 in F major, which was originally published in 1700 as part of his 12 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5. As conductor Andrew Manze put it, this is “arguably the finest and most influential set of violin sonatas ever assembled. All other baroque sonatas can be defined as being pre- or post-Corelli'”.
Thanks to Mary for suggesting this piece!