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Composer of the Week: Corelli

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Corelli made his name in Rome as a violinist and was soon employed by a succession of wealthy patrons. Donald Macleod tells the story of the young composer's first years in Rome.
Trio Sonatas: in A, Op 1 No 3; in A minor. Op 1 No 4 Purcell Quartet
Trio Sonatas: in D, Op 2 No 1; in D minor, Op 2 No 2; in C, Op 2 No 3 London Baroque Sinfonia, WoOl Accademia Bizantia
Trio Sonatas: in F, Op 3 Nol; in C, Op 3 No 8 Purcell Quartet

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Donald MacLeod
Source: Radio Times

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