Concerto in C major, RV 558 explained

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 21 March of that year.^[1]

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 theorboes, two violins "a tromba marina" and a cello.

It is said to let the violins imitate the sound of a tromba marina, foil is placed under the board.

Ripieno: Strings, Basso Continuo.^[3]

See also

• List of compositions by Antonio Vivaldi

Notes and References

1. Web site: Concerto in C major, RV 558 (Vivaldi, Antonio) - IMSLP: Free Sheet Music PDF Download. 2021-01-09. imslp.org.
2. Web site: Concerto in C major, RV 558 (Vivaldi, Antonio) - IMSLP: Free Sheet Music PDF Download. 2021-01-09. imslp.org.
3. Web site: Concerto in C major, RV 558 (Vivaldi, Antonio) - IMSLP: Free Sheet Music PDF Download. 2021-01-09. imslp.org.