Recorder Sonata Op. 1 No. 2 - Complete
- Master second sonata in Barsanti's Op. 1
- Execute varied affects and characters
- Develop Italian melodic style
- Perfect sonata cycle interpretation
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.