Il Gardellino : Concerto RV 428 (2/3 : Cantabile)
Concerto Op. 10, No. 3 - The Goldfinch - Sicilienne - Pastorale - Il Cardellino
This beautiful Cantabile is the second of three movements in Vivaldi's Concerto for Flute in D Major, RV 428, Op. 10, No. 3.This concerto is named Il Gardellino [Il Cardellino, or The Goldfinch].
This Cantabile was originally composed for flute and continuo in the key of D Major.
This score is a transcription for descant (soprano) recorder and piano.
It is set in the key of F Major.
Please note that the descant recorder part contains suggestions for ornamenting each section upon repeating it.
This was customarily done by musicians during the Baroque period.
Of course our suggestions are optional and can be adjusted to each player's taste and ability.
Duration : 02:52
Source : Antonio Vivaldi, 6 Concerti a flauto traverso, Op. 10 (Amsterdam, 1729)
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