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Canzon prima for four violins, Op. 8 No. 46

Biagio Marini · 1594–1663 · Italian
For 4 violins, continuo
Also known as Canzon prima per quattro violini ò cornetti
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
Short piece
Length
About 3 min
Composed
1629
Era
Baroque

Notes

Canzona for four violins (or cornetts) and continuo

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