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Sonata sopra la Monica, Op. 8 No. 45

Biagio Marini · 1594–1663 · Italian
For 2 violins, continuo
Also known as Trio Sonata sopra la Monica
Level 4 · Early advanced — about ABRSM 7 · RCM 8, for the violin 1 part
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Ensemble
With continuo
Hardest part
Violin 1
Form
Short piece
Length
About 4 min
Composed
1629
Era
Baroque

Notes

Variations on the tune 'La Monica' for two violins and bass (viola da gamba or another instrument)

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