Vivaldi Concerto in G Minor RV315-Flute and Piano

Vivaldi Concerto in G Minor RV315-Flute and Piano

Vivaldi Concerto in G Minor RV315-Flute and Piano

Opus 8 No 2-Flute and Piano
Publisher-Ricordi
Edited by S Gazzelloni
Concerto in G Minor L’estate (Summer) from The Four Seasons RV315, Op.8 No.2

Antonio Vivaldi

Italian composer, Vivaldi (1678-1741) is recognised as being one of the greatest Baroque composers. He was also a respected violinist and teacher. He composed an array of music including a number of violin concertos and a variety of other instruments, sacred choral works and over forty operas.

Among his compositions for the flute, some of the most well-known include his flute concertos and sonatas. Vivaldi’s flute concertos, such as “Il Gardellino” (The Goldfinch), Gran Mogol, and “La Notte” (The Night), showcase his trademark virtuosity and lively melodies. These concertos often feature brilliant solo passages, rapid scale passages, and beautiful lyrical sections, displaying Vivaldi’s ability to highlight the expressive capabilities of the flute.

In addition to concertos, Vivaldi also composed sonatas for flute and continuo, which feature a more intimate and chamber-like setting. These sonatas display Vivaldi’s inventive and melodically rich writing, creating delightful dialogues between the flute and the continuo accompaniment.

Vivaldi’s works for flute remain beloved and frequently performed, continuing to captivate audiences with their charm, technical demands, and musical brilliance.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Antonio-Vivaldi