Concerto in C major, RV 558

The Concerto in C major, RV 558, otherwise known as "Concerto for Diverse Instruments" is an orchestral work by Antonio Vivaldi, written around 1740, with its premiere on the 21st of March of that year.[1]

Vivaldi in 1723

Analysis

The work is in 3 movements:

  1. Allegro molto
  2. Andante molto
  3. Allegro[2]

Instrumentation

Concertino: two recorders, two chalumeau, two mandolins, two theorbos, two trombe marina violins and a cello.

Ripieno: Strings, Basso Continuo.[3]

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