SM19 D. Castello: Sonata prima for 2 high instruments and b.c.

$18

Ben Thorn has edited this sonata which can be performed on recorder/violin/flute/oboe with basso continuo. It comes from the first published set of Castello's works, dating from 1629. The continuo part has been realised, and a bass part is also provided.

SM20 D. Castello: Sonata seconda for 2 high instruments & b.c.

$18

This sonata is also from the 1629 set and alternative parts are provided for violin/cornetto or recorder/flute. Also edited by Ben Thorn.

SM28 A. Scarlatti: Cantata: Clori mia, clori bella, for soprano voice, recorder & b.c.

$20

This edition by Rosalind Halton is based on two mss in the Santini Collection in Munster. The cantata dates from June 1699. This edition comprises score and parts, with the keyboard part realised. A full translation is also provided.

SM43 A. Scarlatti: Bella Dama di nome Santa

$25

A cantata for male alto voice, recorder, two violins and b.c. Edited by Rosalind Halton, this is great new repertoire for any countertenor.

SM59 J. Rosenmuller: Sonata in e minor, arr. for 2 bass viols & continuo, or 3 bass viols

$18

From Rosenmuller's 1682 set of 12 sonatas, this lovely work was originally written for two violins & continuo, but it works really well for 3 bass viols, or for 2 bass viols with continuo instruments of your choice. Score and parts, including figures in the score and bass part. The continuo line is unrealised. The two solo lines were simply taken down an octave, and are in alto clef. An interesting work for professional performance.

See also the Viol Consorts page and the Vocal page

Some of the viol consorts are playable by string trios, quartets etc.