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Arcangelo Corelli’s Masterpieces and Popular Works: A Collection of Beautiful and Elegant Melodies

Graduated from a music school / 21 years of piano experiencesatomi
I began playing the piano at the age of four and spent six years at a conservatory, focusing mainly on classical music while honing my skills. In addition to solo performance, I studied extensively in chamber music and two-piano repertoire, and I had the opportunity to perform twice on stage as a soloist in piano concertos. While not to the same extent as classical, I also learned jazz and pop through practical performance. I was active as a pianist in various settings, including instrumental and vocal/choral accompaniment, performance assistance for other departments, and recording sessions. Beyond the piano, I devoted five years to the trombone in a wind ensemble. I hope to draw on these experiences to share the charm of music with many people.

Arcangelo Corelli, an Italian composer and violinist.

He is remembered as a representative composer of Baroque music and later influenced Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Rachmaninoff, and others.

Corelli’s music is characterized by beautifully flowing melodies and meticulous treatment of the accompanying parts; his works create a uniquely Corelli world that soothes the soul.

However, his catalog is relatively small, with his main works being the Concerti Grossi, Trio Sonatas, and Violin Sonatas.

In this article, we have selected some of the masterpieces and popular pieces from among them.

Please enjoy the delicate and elegant melodies that make you want to listen in a church.

Arcangelo Corelli’s Masterpieces and Popular Works: Beautiful, Elegant Melodies (31–40)

Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6 No. 8 “Christmas”Arcangelo Corelli

Arcangelo Corelli : Christmas Concerto op.6 n.8 – Herbert von Karajan and Berliner Philharmoniker

Concerto Grosso in G minor, Op. 6 No. 8 “Christmas”Arcangelo Corelli

Corelli was an Italian composer, conductor, and violinist.

His collection of concerti grossi was published in 1712.

The Christmas Concerto, with its G minor melody performed by strings such as violas and cellos, evokes a peaceful and sacred Christmas atmosphere.

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Violin Sonata in G minor, Op. 5, No. 5Arcangelo Corelli

Arcangelo Corelli, Sonata Op.5 n.5 – Odile Edouard violino

Violin Sonata in G minor, Op. 5, No. 5Arcangelo Corelli

Violin Sonata in G minor, Op.

5 No.

5.

Performed by Odile Edouard (baroque violin), Mara Galassi (arpa), Alain Gervreau (cello), and Philippe Despont (harpsichord).

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Violin Sonata in D major, Op. 5 No. 1Arcangelo Corelli

Corelli Sonata 1 op 5

Violin Sonata in D major, Op. 5 No. 1Arcangelo Corelli

Violin Sonata in D major, Op.

5 No.

1.

Performers: violin – Patrick Cohën-Akenine; harpsichord – Beatrice Martin; viola da gamba – Amit Tiefenbrunn; theorbo – Eitan Hoffer.

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Violin Sonata in F major, Op. 5 No. 4Arcangelo Corelli

Corelli Violin Sonata op.5 No 4 – Tomoko Katsura (violin) Guillaume Grosbard (cello) – Live

Violin Sonata in F major, Op. 5 No. 4Arcangelo Corelli

Violin Sonata in F major, Op.

5 No.

4 — Adagio – Allegro – Vivace – Adagio – Allegro.

Performed by Tomoko Katsura (violin) and Guillaume Grosbard (cello).

Live at Lutheran Ichigaya Hall.

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Concerto Grosso in D major, Op. 6 No. 1Arcangelo Corelli

Corelli’s Concerto grosso op. 6 no. 1, performed by New York Baroque Incorporated

Concerto Grosso in D major, Op. 6 No. 1Arcangelo Corelli

Concerto grosso in D major, Op.

6 No.

1.

Performed by New York Baroque Incorporated.

Violin: Lorenzo Colitto, Adriane Post; harpsichord: Jeffrey Grossman; and others.

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In conclusion

We introduced Corelli’s famous and popular works.

The Violin Sonata “La Folia” and the Concerto Grosso “Christmas Concerto” are the most well-known, but his other pieces are all beautiful as well.

He has a few more works beyond those featured here, so if you’re interested, please give them a listen.

Rachmaninoff’s Variations on a Theme of Corelli is also very famous, so be sure to listen to it together as well!