Concerto in D major ("Le Phénix")

Michel Corrette · 1707–1795 · French

For 3 violas da gamba (or cello or bassoon), continuo

Also known as Le Phénix

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 9 min
Composed: —
Era: Classical

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For four bassoons, cellos or viols, or three with continuo; often played by bassoon quartets

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