Concerto in C major, RV 558 - Complete

Master another C major concerto with unique character
Execute festive, celebratory passages
Develop comprehensive Vivaldi concerto technique
Perfect interpretation variety within single key

About This Piece

Composer: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

Difficulty: Advanced

Key: C major

Movements: I. Allegro molto - II. Andante - III. Allegro

I. Allegro molto - Very Fast Opening

"Molto" - very fast and brilliant. Tempo: ♩ = 132-144

II. Andante - Moderate Interlude

Moderate tempo with lyrical character. Tempo: ♩ = 66-72

III. Allegro - Festive Finale

Return to brilliance and celebration. Tempo: ♩ = 120-132

Performance Practice

This concerto concludes your study of Vivaldi's complete concerti for recorder. RV 558 emphasizes extreme brilliance with its "Allegro molto" marking. Having studied all eight concerti, you now understand Vivaldi's concerto style comprehensively - from intimate chamber works to brilliant virtuoso showpieces, from passionate minor modes to celebratory major keys.

Performance Goal: This concerto demonstrates your complete mastery of Vivaldian style. Show maximum brilliance and virtuosity - this is your final statement in the Vivaldi chapter. Having completed all eight concerti, you now command the core of Baroque concerto repertoire for recorder.

Conclusion: The Vivaldi Concerti

Having completed all eight Vivaldi concerti, you now possess comprehensive understanding of Baroque concerto form, Vivaldian ritornello structure, and the recorder's capacity as a virtuoso solo instrument. These concerti represent the pinnacle of Baroque orchestral writing for recorder. Continue to perform and refine these works throughout your career - they demonstrate why Vivaldi was one of the most influential composers of the Baroque era.