Corelli Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 8 for Viola Quartet

Corelli: Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 8 in C minor (Arr. Viola Quartet)

“Baroque warmth and Christmas glow for advanced viola quartet”—a richly voiced version of Corelli’s Christmas Concerto for four violas.

Arcangelo Corelli’s Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 8, “Fatto per la Notte di Natale” (Made for Christmas Night), is one of the most cherished works of the Baroque period. Originally scored for string ensemble and continuo, it is especially loved for its serene final Pastorale, evoking the shepherds at the Nativity. This arrangement for viola quartet keeps the nobility and clarity of the original while allowing all four violas to share the melodic and harmonic interest, showcasing the instrument’s warm, singing tone across every part at an advanced level (around ABRSM Grade 7).

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Key Features

• Instrumentation: Four violas (Viola 1, Viola 2, Viola 3, Viola 4)
• Format: Instant PDF download including full score and all individual parts
• Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced – approx. ABRSM Grade 7
• Style: Faithful to Corelli’s original, carefully adapted for viola quartet balance and projection
• Fidelity: Meticulously arranged and edited by MyMusicScores, professionally engraved for crystal-clear parts

Why It Matters This arrangement brings new life to a timeless Baroque classic. The Christmas Concerto’s elegant dance movements and sublime slow sections make it ideal for festive concerts, formal recitals, or enriching your quartet’s repertoire year-round. It is also an excellent teaching piece for advanced student or mixed-ability viola quartets, offering opportunities to explore authentic Baroque style, shared ensemble leadership, balance between inner and outer voices, and expressive, cantabile phrasing across all four parts.

Perfect For

• Seasonal Services & Christmas Concerts: A distinguished yet accessible Christmas work that instantly connects with audiences in church or concert hall settings.
• Advanced Student & Conservatoire Quartets: Ideal for developing Baroque articulation, terraced dynamics, ornamentation, and true chamber-music listening skills.
• Professional & Amateur Chamber Groups: A characterful addition to recital programmes, providing familiar Corelli magic in a distinctive all-viola colour.

Closing Note

Perfect for music educators, advancing students, and professional players seeking distinctive, seasonally flexible repertoire. Whether you are programming a Christmas concert or exploring the riches of Baroque chamber music across the year, this edition will reward your viola quartet with musical substance and genuine enjoyment. Let us know how your performance goes—we’d love to hear about it!