Rossini's Sonatas For Four Strings

Rossini’s Six String Sonatas, scored for two violins, cello and double bass, date from 1804, and were all composed in three days – the composer was just 12 years old! They display an astounding precociousness, and a sound grasp of the music of Haydn and Mozart. Each player is given his own voice, and each work poses considerable difficulties for the players –especially the second violin part, which Rossini wrote for himself. Such a surprising amount of emotional depth to be found in these works that belie the age of the composer!
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