Violin Sonata in D minor, op. 5 no. 7
Twelve Violin Sonatas, Op. 5 (Sonate a violino e violone o cimbalo) is a collection of 12 violin sonatas by Arcangelo Corelli, first published on 1 January 1700. The first edition is dedicated to Sophia Charlotte, Electress of Brandenburg. The first six are sonate da chiesa and the last six are sonate da camera. The last sonata, No. 12, is a set of 23 variations on the theme La Folia. The title in the first edition. Sonate a violino e violone o cimbalo, calls for a violin, accompanied by a bass violin or harpsichord. The basso continuo part was written in the figured bass notation.
Movements
- Preludio: Vivace
- Corrente: Allegro
- Sarabanda: Largo
- Giga: Allegro
Most recent recordings
- Violin Sonata in D Minor, Op. 5, No. 7 (Arr. Rondeau for 2 Trumpets and 2 Trombones) — Arcangelo Corelli (2025) Spotify
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