The six sonatas by Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739), apart from those by Antonio Vivaldi, are among the best-known baroque compositions for violoncello and basso continuo. During the lifetime of this composer who was actually famous then, the collection was already offered in printed editions in the major European music metropolises London, Paris and Amsterdam. Even if there is some uncomfortable fingering in these sonatas - which might be due to Marcello's working with a five-string cello with an...