Sonata a 2, Op. 2 No. 7 ("La Donata")

Giovanni Legrenzi · 1626–1690 · Italian

For violin, cello (or bassoon), continuo

Also known as Trio Sonata, Op. 2 No. 7 ("La Donata")

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 4 min
Composed: 1655
Era: Baroque

Notes

Violin and violone (cello) or bassoon, with continuo; the bass instrument has its own line

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Dedicated to: Gio. Carlo Savorgnano

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