(1653 - 1713) was an Italian violinist and composer. He was one of the earliest pioneers of the modern Violin, and helped define its capabilities for generations after. He only published 6 opuses inhis lifetime, but they are arguably the most influential collection of baroque music that survives today. His Opus 5 was a collection of 12 Violin Sonatas, the only Sonatas he published. They were written for thecomposer’s own use and performed by him many times,...