fbpx

VI Sonata a Tre, Six Sonatas for two violas da gamba and basso continuo, Sonata I-III

Composer: Marcello; Benedetto (1686-1739)

Instrumentation: 2 violas da gamba & bc

Author/editor/arranger:

Publisher: Edition Güntersberg

Format: Sheet music

Product code: G201

Tags: viola da gamba

£19.20

Various formations are conceivable for the viol version of these sonatas. A rendition on two bass viols and continuo harpsichord would be first and foremost. Optimal would be an additional continuo viol or (perhaps better?) a continuo cello. Finally, a pure string trio would also be charming. While composing these works, Marcello undoubtedly had above all cellists in mind. This is obvious from the final chords, which are intended for an instrument tuned in fifths. Nevertheless, with this edition we would also like to encourage viol players to find pleasure in this somewhat unaccustomed viol music from the Italian Late Baroque

The product images shown are for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product, e.g. an image of the full score may illustrate an instrumental part.