Arcangelo Corelli, the composer, was initially more recognized for his violin playing than his compositional skills.
Critical Reception
Corelli's Opus 1 Sonatas were reissued by publishers across Europe and remained in print throughout the eighteenth century, a feat unrivalled by earlier collections.
Cultural Impact
Corelli's music achieved cult status in England, with his trios being widely circulated and frequently performed, even whistled by children in the streets.
Compositional Technique
Most of Corelli's sonata da chiesa, including those in Opus 1 and 3, use a four-movement slow-fast-slow-fast plan, a layout often credited to him.
Composition History
Corelli dedicated his Opus 1 Sonatas to Christina, the former Queen of Sweden, who was a patron of the arts in Rome.
Performer Biography
The Avison Ensemble, named after the English composer Charles Avison, is known for performing eighteenth-century music on period instruments.
Composition History
Arcangelo Corelli's Opus 1, a set of twelve trio sonatas, was published in 1681 and became a landmark in Western classical music.
