Porpora: Concerto per Violoncello (G)

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Forces: violoncello solo, strings & continuo

Porpora’s G Major cello concerto from a contemporary copy in BL MS Add 14125. This performing edition comes complete with parts for orchestra and soloist. The MIDI preview is of the second movement – Allegro. There are four movements in total (Adagio (C) – Allegro (C) – Adagio (3/4) – Allegro (6/8)). The concerto is highly virtuosic and the solo writing well suited to the instrument.

Editor: James Sanderson