Vivaldi, Concerto for Viola D'Amore in G (Kalmus)

The distinctive resonance of the viola d’amore finds an ideal voice in the music of Antonio Vivaldi, whose writing combines Italian Baroque elegance with rhythmic vitality and brilliant string technique. This Concerto in G Major, published by Kalmus, showcases the viola d’amore—an instrument renowned for its sweet, resonant sonority and sympathetic strings—in a prominent solo role. Vivaldi had a particular affinity for unusual instrumental colours, and his writing allows the instrument’s lyrical warmth and agile character to emerge beautifully.

For performers exploring specialist Baroque repertoire, the concerto offers rewarding challenges in articulation, ornamentation, bow control, intonation, rhythmic precision, and stylistic phrasing. Its contrasting lyrical and energetic passages require both refinement and technical confidence, while the unusual sonority of the viola d’amore gives the work a character quite different from a conventional viola concerto. This Kalmus edition is an appealing choice for advanced study, specialist string players, Baroque programmes, and concert performance.

Key Features:

• Music by Antonio Vivaldi
• Published by Kalmus
• Concerto in G Major
• Written for viola d’amore
• Characterful Italian Baroque concerto repertoire
• Showcases the instrument’s distinctive resonant sonority
• Combines lyrical writing with lively technical passages
• Suitable for advanced and specialist string players
• Ideal for Baroque study, recitals, and concert performance

Musical Benefits:

• Develops stylistically informed Baroque articulation and phrasing
• Refines ornamentation, bow control, and rhythmic precision
• Encourages sensitivity to resonance and tonal colour
• Strengthens technical agility and expressive flexibility
• Provides valuable experience with specialist historical string repertoire