From a copy in the British Library (Add 14125) this F major sonata provides some tricky passages for the instrument. Continuo figures are missing in the copy, however they have been provided in this edition.

Editor: James Sanderson

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Porpora’s G Major cello concerto from a contemporary copy in BL MS Add 14125. This performing edition comes complete with parts for orchestra and soloist. The MIDI preview is of the second movement – Allegro. There are four movements in total (Adagio (C) – Allegro (C) – Adagio (3/4) – Allegro (6/8)). The concerto is highly virtuosic and the solo writing well suited to the instrument.

Editor: James Sanderson

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Adonis’ (Farinelli) aria from Act 2, scene ii of the ‘Dramma per Musica’ Gli orti esperidi (Naples, Palazzo Reale 28th August 1721).

Source BL MS Add. 14118 (autograph).

Editor: James Sanderson

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