Composer

Arcangelo Corelli

1653–1713

498 works in the index

Born: 1653
Died: 1713
Birthplace: Fusignano
Citizenship / historical state: Papal States
Period (estimated from birth year): Baroque

Biography

Corelli wrote very little — six published opus numbers — and shaped almost everything that came after him in the Baroque. Every violinist meets him early, and the sonatas are among the best material there is for learning the style.

The Op. 5 violin sonatas are the central purchase, and the last of them is the La Folia variations, which almost every student plays eventually. The Op. 6 concerti grossi include the Christmas Concerto. Both are within reach of good amateurs.

Editions differ on one point that matters: Corelli's own ornamented version of the Op. 5 slow movements was published in his lifetime, and some editions print it, some print the plain text, and some print both on facing staves. The last is what you want if you are learning how this music was actually decorated.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments: violin, Continuo, Piano, strings, Cello
Genres represented: Classical, Christmas
Works with composition dates: 3 of 498

These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.

Catalogue

Works page 2 of 11

Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.

Works and available sheet music details
Work	Year composed	Catalogue / opus	Key in title	Listed instruments	Genre	Editions
Allegro From Violin Sonata, Op. 5, No. 1 In D Major	—	Op. 5, No. 1	D major	Viola	Classical	4
Concerto Grosso #8	1712 and beforeIMSLP	—	—	Clarinet	Classical	5
Rigaudon	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	3
"Preludio from Sonata in F, Op. 5 No. 10"	—	Op. 5 No. 10	—	Piano, violin	Classical	4
Pastorale	—	—	—	Piano, Organ	Classical	5
Concerto Grosso No. 9 in F Major - Op. 6, No. 9 - Viola	—	Op. 6, No. 9	F major	strings, Continuo	Classical	5
Concerto Grosso No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 6, No. 3 - Violin 1	—	Op. 6, No. 3	C minor	Piano, strings, Continuo	Classical	5
Concerto Grosso No. 7 in D Major - Op. 6, No. 7 - Violin 1	—	Op. 6, No. 7	D major	strings, Continuo	Classical	5
Trio Sonata in G Minor, op. 1, no. 10	—	op. 1, no. 10	G minor	Cello	Classical	4
Trio Sonata in D Major, op. 1, no. 12	—	op. 1, no. 12	D major	Cello	Classical	4
Christmas Concerto from Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 #8 -Fourth Movement	—	Op. 6	—	Piano, Organ, Guitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone, Viola, Tenor Saxophone	Classical	7
Christmas Concerto from Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 #8 -Pastorale	—	Op. 6	—	Piano, Organ, Guitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone, Viola, Tenor Saxophone	Classical	8
1) Courante	—	—	—	Clarinet	Classical	4
3) Gigue	—	—	—	Clarinet	Classical	2
Theme-Sonata	—	—	—	Recorder	Classical	5
Concerto Grosso No. 7 in D Major	—	—	D major	violin	Classical	4
Allegro in G Minor	—	—	G minor	violin	Classical	5
Concert pieces	—	—	—	violin	Classical	4
Violin Sonata C major Op. 5, No. 3	—	Op. 5, No. 3	—	violin	Classical	4
Violin Sonata A major Op. 5, No. 6	—	Op. 5, No. 6	—	violin	Classical	4
Violin Sonata A major Op. 5, No. 9	—	Op. 5, No. 9	—	violin	Classical	4
Giga	—	—	—	Harp, Euphonium	Classical	4
Sonata, Op. 5/1	—	Op. 5/1	—	Piano, violin	Classical	4
Recitative and Prayer	—	—	—	Trombone	Classical	4
Sonata de Chiesa, Op. 3 No. 2	—	Op. 3 No. 2	—	Cello, violin, Viola	Classical	5
Trio Sonata in A minor Op.1 No.5	—	Op.1 No.5	A minor	Cello	Classical	4
Trio Sonata in B minor Op.1 No.6	—	Op.1 No.6	B minor	Cello	Classical	4
Trio Sonata in C major Op.1 No.7	—	Op.1 No.7	C major	Cello	Classical	4
Trio Sonata in E minor Op.1 No.2	—	Op.1 No.2	E minor	Cello	Classical	4
Trio Sonata in F major Op.1 No.1	—	Op.1 No.1	F major	Cello	Classical	4
Concerto Grosso No. 12 in F Major, Op. 6, No. 12 - Violin 1	—	Op. 6, No. 12	F major	Piano, strings, Continuo	Classical	4
Trio Sonata in G Major, op. 1, no. 9	—	op. 1, no. 9	G major	Cello	Classical	3
Trio Sonata in D minor, op. 1, no. 11	—	op. 1, no. 11	D minor	—	Classical	4
Concerti Grossi con duoi Violini e Violoncello di Concertino obligati e duoi altri Violini, Viola e Basso di Concerto Grosso ad arbitrio, che si potranno radoppiare	1712 and beforeIMSLP	—	—	—	Classical	1
Giga, from Sonata in D minor: Op. 5 String	—	Op. 5	D minor	—	—	3
Christmas Concerto from Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 #8 -Third Movement	—	Op. 6	—	Piano, Organ, Guitar, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Clarinet, Saxophone, Viola, Tenor Saxophone	Classical	7
Gavotta	—	—	—	Piano, Recorder, Euphonium	Classical	3
Variations On A Gavotte	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	3
Adagio from Violin Sonata in G minor, Op. 5 #5	—	Op. 5	G minor	Piano, Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Clarinet, Viola	Classical	6
Elegy	—	—	—	Organ	—	4
2) Sarabande	—	—	—	Clarinet	Classical	2
Concerto Grosso No. 10 in C Major	—	—	C major	violin	Classical	3
Concerto Grosso No. 12 in F Major	—	—	F major	violin	Classical	3
Concerto Grosso No. 8 in G Minor (Christmas)	—	—	G minor	Organ, violin	Classical	3
Sonata in D Minor, op. 5, no. 7 - Third Movement	—	op. 5, no. 7	D minor	violin	Classical	4
Trio Sonata No. 7 in C, 1st Mvt.	—	—	—	violin	—	4
Violin Sonata D major Op. 5, No. 1	—	Op. 5, No. 1	—	violin	Classical	3
Violin Sonata B flat major Op. 5, No. 2	—	Op. 5, No. 2	—	violin	Classical	3

Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. The biography above is our own. Authority record: VIAF 69124242. Portrait: Hugh Howard (1675-1737), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.