Sonata a 5 No. 8 in G major

Johann Heinrich Schmelzer · c. 1620–1680 · Austrian

For 2 violins, 2 violas, continuo

Also known as Sacro-profanus concentus musicus, Sonata VIII a 5

Level 3 · Upper intermediate — about ABRSM 6 · RCM 7, for the violin 1 part

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Ensemble: With continuo
Hardest part: Violin 1
Form: Full work
Length: About 4 min
Composed: 1662
Era: Baroque

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Two violins, two violas and cello with organ continuo

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