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d a pickett <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 1 Nov 1998 23:25:42 -0500
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> I am preparing a performance of the Corelli Christmas Concerto with
> small string orchestra (3,3,2,2,1).  The C. F. Peters Edition has
> critical notes attached to the cembalo realization that are direct
> in saying that the harpsichord AND the organ may either suffice for
> continuo purposes but that both should NOT sound together.  Why is
> this?
 
I have always used the organ as continuo for this piece, but that's no
reason not to use anything else.  I would say that if you think
harpsichord & organ would sound well, go ahead an use them both. I
doubt if anyone will call you on it!  Let us know what you think of it
afterwards.
 
david
 
PS: As I remember, there's a very awkward turn over in the parts in
the middle of a movement.  You might want to xerox bits of it to avoid
a long gap between the Allegro and before the return of the E-flat
Adagio!

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