The Sei Sonate a Quattro are, if not Rossini’s very first attempt at composition, then definitely one of his earliest works, having been composed in 1804.Composed for two violins, cello and double bass while staying with his friend and patron Agostino Triossi, the curious combination of this quartet makes this a unique, extremely well crafted piece, with a few fresh new ideas from a young composer.The sonatas were performed for the first time while Rossini was staying on the Triossi estat...