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Sonata à quatre in G major, Op. 34 No. 2, PB 425

Joseph Bodin de Boismortier · 1689–1755 · French

For 3 violins (or flute or recorder), continuo

Also known as Sonate à 4 parties in G major, Op. 34 No. 2

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 6 min
Composed: 1731
Era: Baroque

Notes

Three equal upper parts for flutes, violins or other instruments; recorder may take the first part

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