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Giuseppe Torelli

Giuseppe Torelli (22 April 1658 – 8 February 1709) was an Italian violist, violinist, teacher, and composer.

Torelli is most remembered for his contributions to the development of the instrumental concerto (Newman 1972, p. 142), especially concerti grossi and the solo concerto, for strings and continuo, as well as being the most prolific Baroque composer for trumpets (Tarr 1974).

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Recent Torelli releases

GB Martini - Musiche per il triduo in onore del beato Giuseppe da Copertino
GB Martini - Musiche per il triduo in onore del beato Giuseppe da Copertino

£14.20

(Tactus)

Torelli - 12 Concerti grossi, op.8
Torelli - 12 Concerti grossi, op.8

£24.65

(Tactus)

Music is the Best Consolation: Baroque Works for Trumpet & Organ
Music is the Best Consolation: Baroque Works for Trumpet & Organ

£15.15

(Christophorus)

Riccardo Muti: The Complete Warner Symphonic Recordings
Riccardo Muti: The Complete Warner Symphonic Recordings

£199.45

(Warner)