Trio Sonata in A major, Op. 3 No. 12

Arcangelo Corelli · 1653–1713 · Italian

For 2 violins, continuo

Also known as Sonata da chiesa in A major, Op. 3 No. 12

Level 3 · Upper intermediate — about ABRSM 6 · RCM 7, with the parts evenly matched

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Ensemble: With continuo
Hardest part: Balanced
Form: Full work
Length: About 7 min
Composed: 1689
Era: Baroque

Notes

Church sonata: Grave, Vivace, Allegro, Allegro, Allegro

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