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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.

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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.