Sonata a 8 No. 2

Johann Heinrich Schmelzer · c. 1620–1680 · Austrian

For violin, 2 violas, continuo, trumpet, 3 trombones

Also known as Sacro-profanus concentus musicus, Sonata II a 8

Level 4 · Early advanced — about ABRSM 7 · RCM 8, for the trumpet part

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Ensemble: With continuo
Hardest part: Trumpet
Form: Full work
Length: About 5 min
Composed: 1662
Era: Baroque

Notes

Two choirs: violin, two violas and cello against cornett and three trombones; cornett listed as trumpet

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