Vivaldi, A. - Sonata No. 6 in G Minor, Op. 13, RV 59, Mvt. 2 (Viola Duo)

This arrangement of Antonio Vivaldi's Sonata No. 6 in G Minor, Op. 13, RV 59 (Movement 2) for two violas is a lively and engaging Baroque selection. Originally attributed to Vivaldi as part of the Il pastor fido collection (though later discovered to be largely a pastiche compiled by Nicolas Chédeville), this specific movement highlights a bright, driving rhythmic character typical of the Italian style.

Pedagogical Benefits & Skill Level

• Target Level: Advanced Intermediate.

• Shifting & Range: Encourages comfort in the mid-to-high registers of the viola. Both parts are equally active, providing excellent practice for navigating higher positions.

• Rhythm & Syncopation: Features syncopated figures and driving Baroque rhythmic patterns that require a steady internal pulse and crisp bow articulation.

• Chromaticism: Includes brief chromatic lines that help students hone pitch security and precise finger placement.

• Ensemble Playing: Because the melodic interest is balanced evenly between both parts, it serves as an excellent tool for teaching independence, matching articulation, and collaborative phrasing between two players.