Trio Sonata in G major, Op. 2 No. 12

Arcangelo Corelli · 1653–1713 · Italian

For 2 violins, continuo

Also known as Sonata da camera in G major, Op. 2 No. 12 · Ciaccona in G major, Op. 2 No. 12

Level 2 · Intermediate — about ABRSM 5 · RCM 6, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: With continuo
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 3 min
Composed: 1685
Era: Baroque

Notes

Chamber sonata in one movement: a Ciaccona (chaconne) on a repeating bass

About this work

Dedicated to: Cardinal Benedetto Pamphili

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