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.