La Follia Sonata Op. 5 No. 12 by Arcangelo Corelli, published by Schott Music, is the celebrated final sonata of Op. 5, built on the famous “La Follia” theme.
Key features
• Brilliant Baroque variation work
• Historic milestone in violin technique
• Elegant yet technically demanding
• Essential advanced violin repertoire
Few Baroque works have traveled through centuries with the enduring vitality of La Follia Sonata Op. 5 No. 12 by Arcangelo Corelli, published by Schott Music. Built upon the famous “La Follia” theme—one of the most recognizable harmonic progressions in European music—this sonata unfolds as a dazzling sequence of variations that combine technical brilliance with architectural clarity.
As the culminating work of Corelli’s Op. 5 sonatas, it stands as a landmark in violin history, demonstrating how expressive refinement and disciplined technique can coexist within a framework of elegant variation writing. Corelli’s influence on violin playing was profound; through Op. 5 he helped standardize bowing practices, articulation clarity, and tonal balance that shaped generations of performers across Europe.
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Corelli: Three Sonatas Op. 5 Nos. 8, 9 & 11 by Arcangelo Corelli showcases three refined examples from his landmark Opus 5 collection.
Key features
• Core Baroque violin repertoire
• Balanced structure and graceful lyricism
• Develops clarity of articulation and stylistic precision
• Ideal for advanced students and recital performance
Corelli’s Three Sonatas Opus 5, arranged by Gustav Jensen, beautifully blends Baroque music for violin and piano. Originally for violin and continuo, these sonatas feature melodic elegance and emotional depth. Jensen’s adaptations enhance Corelli’s work with harmonic richness, allowing the violin to shine. Each sonata presents a range of emotions, showcasing the collaborative spirit of chamber music while inviting musicians to explore Baroque performance practices. This delightful fusion of Corelli’s genius and Jensen’s interpretation celebrates the timelessness of great compositions.
• Sonata in A Major, Op. 5, No. 9
• Sonata in E Minor, Op. 5, No. 8
• Sonata in E Major, Op. 5, No. 11
The violin sonatas and trio sonatas of Arcangelo Corelli shaped the very language of Baroque violin writing and chamber music.
Corelli: Complete Violin Sonatas & Trio Sonatas, published by Dover Publications, offers a complete and practical collection of these essential masterpieces.
Key features
• Core Baroque violin repertoire
• Influential models of sonata form
• Elegant, balanced, and stylistically pure
• Ideal for study, teaching, and performance
