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Radio 3,20 Nov 2019,10 mins

Cello Sonata in E minor, RV 40 (6 sonatas, No. 5)

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Vivaldi knew how to treat the cello; a versatile instrument that can switch between bass and tenor with ease. There are moments of brilliance in this sonata where the cello climbs out of the deeper tones and takes you with it. Composer: Antonio Vivaldi Performer: Nicolas Altstaedt (Cello) Performer: Jonathan Cohen (Harpsichord) Recording date: 01 November 2010 Date of broadcast: 04 December 2010

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