Sonata in G Minor, Opus 2, No.6

“Originally written for two violins, it could have been performed by flutes, oboes or recorders playing the contrapuntal melody lines anchored by a bass viol, cello or bassoon. There are four movements, Andante which leads into an Allegro followed by Arioso which leads into another Allegro. Apart from tempo instructions there are few articulations or dynamics. String players would use a ”light bow”, for example the quavers in the bass part would be detached.” – Marilyn Strevens, 2018 Marilyn Strevens studied music at Newton Park College (now Bath Spa University). Until her retirement she was head of music at Lockleaze School, Bristol. As a cellist she has performed extensively in chamber and orchestral settings and her enjoyment of the Baroque genres lead her to discover a wealth of rare and in some cases, unknown repertoire. Responding to performance demands, she later extended her instrumental commitments to the full range of saxophones, but most particularly the soprano.