An unknown trio sonata by Corelli? Problems and chances of a rediscovered piece (original) (raw)

Abstract

Recent studies have opened new questions and perspectives concerning Corelli’s music by focusing on doubtful works ascribed to the composer. A consideration of neglected sources for Corelli’s sonatas, including manuscripts copies from printed collections, provides further evidence that Corelli’s works spread throughout Europe (and especially that they reached England) thanks to multifarious circulation channels, not always directly connected with his printed output. Manuscript sources which at first glance look like mere copies from printed collections were in fact often derived from other manuscripts. They show divergences and variants, and sometimes even contain otherwise unknown works. In an English manuscript containing Corelli’s trio sonatas, an unknown trio sonata is included, which is probably to be added to the authentic works by the composer. In this paper I will discuss the possibility of an ascription and address the criteria by means of which such attribution matters should be judged. Are stylistic elements sufficient to prove authenticity, when they combine with clues regarding the transmission? This case study will provide a reflection on attribution criteria, pondering also the meaning and aim of such kind of endeavour in today’s musicological agenda.

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