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SM5a Anon: 2 Fantasias for 3 recorders

$10

 These two madrigalesque fantasias were originally for viols (see SM5) but work nicely on SSA recorders. They come from British Library MSS 34800A-C, which was compiled during the 17th century. 3 scores.
To see a sample of this music please go to the Viol consort page and look at SM5
 

SM9 A. Vivaldi: Sonata in C major, RV48

$15

 This sonata was written for flute but can also be played on violin or recorder. It is not particularly difficult music. The figured bass has been realised, and it comes with flute, bass and keyboard parts. The figured bass is also given.
       

SM13 T. Tallis: 3 pieces for four recorders

$12

 These pieces were originally from The Mulliner Book, a collection of keyboard works dating from the mid to late 16th century. They have been arranged here for SSTB recorders. The standard is quite easy, and suitable for children. Four scores.
       

SM18 B. Strozzi: Donna di Maesta for alto recorder & b.c.

$18

 Ben Thorn has arranged this vocal piece by the 17th century composer Barbara Strozzi. This piece was written for the wedding of Ferdinand III of Austria and Leonora II of Mantua. The music is fairly virtuosic, and the keyboard part is realised. A bass part is provided.
       

SM23 F. Caccini: Laudate Dominum & Haec dies, arr. for tenor recorder & b.c.

$12

 Another of Ben Thorn's arrangements of music by early female composers. Daughter of the famous Giulio Caccini, Francesca published these two works in 1618. This piece would also work played on violin.
       

SM26 B. Strozzi: Three love songs, for alto recorder & b.c.

$12

 These three pieces come from Barbara Strozzi's Ariette a voce sola, op. 6 (1657). They are less virtuosic than SM18, and are tuneful and pleasing works. The bassline for these pieces was unfigured, and a realisation has been provided.
       

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.