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Re: Re: Corelli Giga

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barbara-brundage
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It was not written for harpsichord, but for violin. It’s from the sonatas, Op. 9, no. 5. I believe the original key is A major, but I’d have to go dig it out to check. Salzedo’s version is based heavily on the most popular keyboard realization of the accompaniment during his day.