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Radio 3,49 mins

Corelli: Violin Sonatas Op.5

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These exhilarating and inventive sonatas by Arcangelo Corelli were published in Rome in 1700. They are subdivided into church sonatas and chamber sonatas and the last sonata is the famous "Follia", which contains 23 variations for solo violin. Recommended Recording: Lina Tur Bonet (violin); Musica Alchemica. Pan Classics PC10375 Other Recommended Recordings: Below are other recordings that Hannah also liked, although we can’t guarantee availability. Andrew Manze (violin); Richard Egarr (harpsichord) Harmonia Mundi HMU907298/99 Pavlo Beznosiuk (violin); The Avison Ensemble Linn CKD412 Recorder Arrangement: Michala Petri (recorder); Mahan Esfahani (harpsichord) OUR Recordings 6220610 Orchestral Arrangement: The Academy of Ancient Music; Andrew Manze (conductor) Harmonia Mundi 907261/62

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