Corelli, La Follia Sonata for Violin & Piano Op. 5 no 12 (Schott)

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.

Key features:

• Iconic Baroque theme-and-variations masterpiece
• Culmination of Corelli’s influential Op. 5 sonatas
• Demands clarity of articulation and poised virtuosity
• Balances technical brilliance with structural elegance
• Cornerstone work in the evolution of violin technique
• Ideal for advanced Baroque recital programming
• A defining interpretation of the legendary “La Follia” theme