Vivaldi-Concerto in D Major RV 93 arr. Mathiesen (SP)-2M/BC

Written originally for solo lute, two violins, and continuo, this outstanding arrangement of music from the Baroque period uses 4 marimba parts and optional continuo. An excellent opportunity for marimba players to experience the Baroque literature.

Number of Players: 5
Difficulty: Grade 4
Instrumentation:

Player I:Marimba/li>

Player II: Marimba

Player III:Marimba

Player IV:Marimba

Player V:Basso Continuo

The creator of hundreds of spirited, extroverted instrumental works, Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi is widely recognized as the master of the Baroque instrumental concerto, which he perfected and popularized more than any of his contemporaries. Vivaldi's kinetic rhythms, fluid melodies, bright instrumental effects, and extensions of instrumental technique make his some of the most enjoyable of Baroque musi