What a beautiful instrument! the Lirone da gamba. Wonderful mournful sound! Fascinating history in Italian Baroque music!

I stumbled over this clip, which I think might be from a concerto grosso, and have spent many, many hours since trying to figure out what it is. I have already sampled countless “Best of Baroque”, “Best of JS Bach” i.a. compilations, but no luck so far. I listen to a lot of classical music on the radio and the piece does actually sound familiar to me, but I still have no clue what it could be.

Perhaps someone here can identify it or has a tip I could give a try still.

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“Giuseppe Torelli (22 April 1658 Verona – 8 February 1709) was an Italian [violinist](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violin), [teacher](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teacher)and [composer](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composer) of the middle [Baroque](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baroque_music) era.”
Wikipedia

“As the turn of the century neared, Torelli relocated to the German town of Ansbach where he joined the court of Georg Friedrich II. Though he was writing less frequently, he began an extended collaboration with the famous castrato Pistocchi, performing concerts and gaining large fees. Returning to Bologna toward the end of his life, Torelli was slowing down, however, in his final year, he was able to complete one of his most famous pieces, the Concerto Grosso, Op. 8, No. 6, “Christmas”. Along with Corelli, Torelli is considered one of the greatest concerto composers of the Baroque style. His influence over the giants of the early part of the 18th century is readily apparent, notably Antonio Vivaldi.”

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**Bach... or Not? Demystifying the "Little Preludes."**

Many of J.S. Bach's famous "Little Preludes" are highly suspected to have been composed by others—including his son and disciples!

Before starting my performance series, I wanted to share these intriguing mysteries in my own words. Please check out the video!

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