Recorder Sonata Op. 1 No. 2 - Complete

About This Piece

Composer: Francesco Barsanti (1690-1772)

Difficulty: Advanced

Movements: Four movements in Italian style

Complete Sonata

Barsanti's elegant Italian style throughout.

Performance Practice

This second sonata demonstrates Barsanti's melodic inventiveness and formal sophistication. Continue to develop Italian cantabile and elegant ornamentation. Essential for comprehensive understanding of Barsanti's style.

Performance Goal: Build on techniques from Sonata No. 1. Show Barsanti's melodic variety and formal mastery. Essential repertoire for advanced players exploring Italian Baroque beyond the most famous composers.