Eleanor Selfridge-Field writes: 'the impetus for Vivaldi to write these works at such a late age may have come from the general popularity of the cello sonatas of the 1730s, or perhaps from the specific example of Marcello, who wrote two collections of cello sonatas published in that decade'.

Benedetto Marcello had composed six cello sonatas in a similar style shortly before Vivaldi. When Vivaldi worked in Venice, the cello sonata became a popular genre. He wrote at least four other cello sonatas, with two manuscripts kept in Naples, another in Wiesentheid, and one known to be lost. A set of six cello sonatas, written between 17, was published in Paris in 1740. Contains a second compact disc featuring -20% reduced-tempo versions of eachaccompaniment for practice purposes.Antonio Vivaldi composed several sonatas for cello and continuo. Kouzmanova and a digital stereo compact disc featuring a complete performance of the concerto with orchestra and allsoloists then an additional performance minus you the soloist for each of the four violin solo parts as well as a bonus version minus all violins. Includes a newly-engraved edition of the concerto on high-quality ivory paper edited by Ms.

We've even included aversion minus all violins so you can get together with a group and make great music! Tremendous fun with a sumptuously beautiful classic! This deluxe 2CD set includes a slow-tempo practice version of each accompaniment to help youget up to speed. You pick the part that's right for you and we supply the rest. A masterpiece in Vivaldi's oeuvre and a great learning tool as each of the four violin solo parts is of varying difficulty.

RV580-Performed by Bojidara Kouzmanova violinAccompaniment: Tempi Concertati Chamber OrchestraConductor: Nayden TodorovThis wonderful and unique Baroque concerto features four magnificent violin parts withstring orchestra.

Vivaldi two cellos