What other solo instruments did Antonio Vivaldi feature in his concerti?

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In addition to the violin, which was his primary instrument, Antonio Vivaldi featured a wide variety of other solo instruments in his concerti. Among the instruments for which he wrote solo concerti are the bassoon, cello, oboe, and flute.1

He also composed concerti featuring the viola d’amore, recorder, and mandolin. Furthermore, Vivaldi’s concerti are noted for their highly varied and imaginative scoring, often utilizing unique combinations of string and wind instruments, such as the lute or specific groupings of oboes, horns, and bassoons, as soloists.12