William Babell – Violin/Oboe/Recorder Sonata no. 9 in F
Babell was Handel’s harpsichordist and was famed for his virtuoso playing. His XII Solos, For a Violin or Hautboy (suitable for the recorder), and include elaborate embellishments: ‘With proper Graces adapted to each Adagio, by the Author’.
Compatible with editions by Amadeus and the first edition.
Performance notes:
- The accompaniment part follows the stated tempo throughout with a slight retardation at cadence points and at the ends of repeated sections to facilitate breathing.
- All repeats are played.
- All tracks have been recorded in a mild historical temperament suitable for playing with modern and baroque instruments.
Backing Track downloads:
Pitch options: A=415, A=440
Tempo options.
Movement 1: Quaver = 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90
Movement 2: Dotted Crotchet = 90, 96, 102, 108, 114, 120
Movement 3: Crotchet = 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110
Movement 4: Minim = 70, 76, 82, 88, 94, 100
Backing Track: Babell – Violin/Oboe/Recorder Sonata no. 9 in F
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