William Babell – Violin/Oboe/Recorder Sonata no. 11 in G minor
 
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.
 
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
 
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: Crotchet = 55, 60, 65
Movement 2: Minim = 100, 105, 110
Movement 3: Dotted Crotchet = 100, 108, 115