Sonata in G minor, op. 2 no. 3, first movement string quartet)

Title: Sonata in G minor, op. 2 no. 3, first movement

Composer: Benedetto Marcello, arr. David Gable

Instrumentation: Violin 1; Violin 2; Viola; Cello

Printout: 4 pages

Note: Marcello’s mastery of the continuo sonata is evident in this beautiful adagio. Although the piece in in G minor, the lilting siciliana rhythm gives it a wistful rather than melancholy mood.