Examples of violoncello

• The percussive element is strongly interwoven with the violoncello timbre as shown in figure 8 (bars 104-9).

• For example, the violoncello part includes graphic notation which allows for a certain amount of freedom in interpretation.

• A few of the early trio sonatas were later revised as solo sonatas with obbligato keyboard, and several concertos were arranged for flute, oboe, violoncello and/or keyboard.

• The orchestra scoring is simple: oboes, strings and basso continuo of harpsichord, violoncello, violone and bassoon.

• No instruments are specified but it is almost certain, given the range and clef of the solo part, that it is for violoncello and piano.

• He studied sciences and music; he was known as an excellent player of the violoncello.

• As a consequence of this injury, he gave up the violin in favor of the violoncello.

• A short secco recitative leads to a tenor aria, which is dominated by an obbligato violoncello piccolo in expansive movement.