Giuseppe Torelli was born in Verona, Italy, in 1658. He was a famous violinist, teacher and composer. His career included travel to Germany and Vienna, but his focus was in Bologna, Italy, where he was violinist and violist at the Accademia Filarmonica and later worked as a musician at the Basilica of San Petronio. Torelli was a particularly important figure in the development of the instrumental concerto, with particular emphasis on the solo concerto and concerto grosso forms.The Sinfonia in D major (G21) is a piece originally scored for one or two trumpets, first and second solos -Violins, first and second ripieno violins, solo viola, ripieno viola, ripieno violoncello, ripieno cello continuo, ripieno violone and organo. The exact date of composition is not known, but it is believed that the work was completed in the latter period. This edition is based on the autograph manuscript housed in the Music Archives of the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna, Italy.
- ISMN: 9790004487884 (M004487884)
