La Folia (Paperback)

Arcangelo Corelli

ISBN 13: 9798898109028

Published by Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, 2026

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Paperback. (LKM Music). Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713 ) was a virtuoso violinist, pedagogue and composer of the Baroque era. His best known work is the Violin Sonata in D minor 'La Folia, ' Op.5 No.12. Its name, "Folly," also translates as "madness" in Italian, referring to the vivacity, fire and the frenzied way dancers twirled to the music. The structure consist of theme, variations and a coda. Many composers, including Liszt and Rachmaninov, have used La Folia's theme. Rachmaninov dedicated his variant to Fritz Kreisler, whose cadenza is included in this edition. This world premiere violin performance edition includes concise fingerings and bowings by Heifetz protege Endre Granat. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: La Folia (Paperback)
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798898109028
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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(LKM Music). Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713 ) was a virtuoso violinist, pedagogue and composer of the Baroque era. His best known work is the Violin Sonata in D minor 'La Folia,' Op.5 No.12. Its name, "Folly," also translates as "madness" in Italian, referring to the vivacity, fire and the frenzied way dancers twirled to the music. The structure consist of theme, variations and a coda. Many composers, including Liszt and Rachmaninov, have used La Folia's theme. Rachmaninov dedicated his variant to Fritz Kreisler, whose cadenza is included in this edition. This world premiere violin performance edition includes concise fingerings and bowings by Heifetz protege Endre Granat.