Trio Sonata No. 5 in C minor

William Williams · 1675–1701 · English

For 2 violins, continuo

Also known as Trio Sonata in C minor, Op. 1 No. 5

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 6 min
Composed: 1700
Era: Baroque

Notes

Two violins with a bass-violin (or viol) part and figured bass

About this work

Dedicated to: James Annesley, 3rd Earl of Anglesey (1670–1702)

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