Concerto Grosso Op. 6, No. 8 in G minor, ‘Christmas Concerto’ by Arcangelo Corelli
Italian composer Arcangelo Corelli completed his collection of 12 concerti in the 1680’s. The works are in concerti grossi style, with two violins and a cello with an additional sting group providing the continuo accompaniment.
This work is comprised of five movements:
I. Vivace – Grave
II. Allegro
III. Adagio – Allegro – Adagio
IV. Vivace
V. Allegro - Pastorale: Largo