Corelli was of vital importance in the process of transformation of the traditional orchestra. In the previous generation, ensembles were quite small even for opera performances and only on very …

Jan 4, 2026 · Arcangelo Corelli was an Italian violinist and composer known chiefly for his influence on the development of violin style and for his sonatas and his 12 Concerti Grossi, which established the …

Apr 7, 2025 · Corelli is remembered not only as a composer but also as a central musical figure in Baroque Italy. He had a major impact on performance, teaching, leadership, and music culture.

Corelli was a masterful violinist whose performances greatly promoted the instrument. Indeed, he has been called the “father” of violin technique. Corelli taught the instrument, and then his students …

History has remembered him with such titles as “Founder of Modern Violin Technique”, the “World’s First Great Violinist”, and the “Father of the Concerto Grosso”. His contributions can be divided three …

Corelli’s fame as a violinist was widespread, and his lyrical, expressive sound was said to be second to none. Within a limited two-and-a-half octave range—not reaching beyond third position—Corelli …

Compositions by: Corelli, Arcangelo The following 63 pages are in this category, out of 63 total.