Thursday 14 December 2017
Tune of the Day: Adagio by Corelli
from Trio Sonata in C major, transcribed for two flutes
This Adagio is the third movement of Italian Baroque composer Arcangelo Corelli's Trio Sonata No. 3 in C major, published in 1685. Corelli was a violinist, and strictly speaking this sonata was originally scored for two violins and continuo; however, in those times it was typical to write scores that were adaptable to different instruments, so that they could be sold to the widest possible audience, and it is evident that the concept also applies to this sonata.
Thanks to Mario for contributing this piece!