: Considered the earliest extant collection of pieces specifically for solo violin and basso continuo, these sonatas are highly experimental.

Uccellini was an Italian Baroque composer and violinist who significantly advanced violin technique, including early use of the sixth and seventh positions and complex string crossings.

: This collection includes experimental works like the "Sonata seconda detta la Luciminia contenta," known for its early use of virtuoso solo violin writing.

: His sonatas often feature descriptive titles (e.g., "La Hortensia virtuosa," "La bugia") and consist of short sections with varying moods, alternating between lyrical passages and technical displays like rapid scale work. Notable Recordings and Resources