Concerto in C major, RV 558


The Concerto in C major, RV 558, otherwise known as "Concerto for Diverse Instruments" is a concerto grosso by Antonio Vivaldi, written around 1740, with its premiere on 21 March of that year.

Structure

The work is in three movements:
  1. Allegro molto
  2. Andante molto
  3. Allegro

Instrumentation

The eleven concertino instruments are:
two recorders, two chalumeaux, two mandolins, two theorbos, two violins a tromba marina, and a cello.
The orchestral ripieno consists of:
strings and basso continuo.