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Concerto for Three Violins in F (Op. 23/1), RV 551 / F.I:34: String Orchestra, Solo Strings with Ensemble, Conductor Score (EDWIN F KALMUS)
By Antonio Vivaldi, ed./arr. by Ettore Bonelli
Item: 36-A732101
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Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) composed the CONCERTO FOR THREE VIOLINS in F major (Op. 23/1), RV 551 / F.I:34 for the gifted musicians of the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, where he served as teacher, violinist, and composer. This dynamic concerto features three solo violins in lively dialogue, showcasing Vivaldi's mastery of virtuosic interplay and his ability to blend solo brilliance with orchestral color. Structured in three movements, an energetic Allegro, a graceful and expressive Andante, and a spirited final Allegro, he concerto displays the rhythmic vitality, melodic inventiveness, and vivid timbral contrasts that define Vivaldi's instrumental style. The modern edition prepared by Bonelli offers performers stylistically informed guidance, making the work accessible to contemporary ensembles while respecting Baroque performance practice. Today, RV 551 is celebrated as one of Vivaldi's most engaging multi-solo concertos, prized for its technical sparkle, elegant lyricism, and the joyful exuberance characteristic of his finest creations. Instrumentation: Str (4.4.3.3.3 in set): Solo Violins (3) in set. Reprint edition.
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