The Concerto in C major, RV 558, otherwise known as "Concerto for Diverse Instruments" is a concerto grosso by Antonio Vivaldi, written around 1740, with its premiere on 21 March of that year.[1]
The work is in three movements:
The concertino instruments are two recorders, two chalumeaux, two mandolins, two theorbos, two violins, a tromba marina and a cello. It is said to let the violins imitate the sound of a tromba marina, foil is placed under the board.
The orchestral ripieno section consists of strings and basso continuo.