Opus 1 & 3: Church Sonatas is the final recording in The Avison Ensembles undertaking to record Corelli's complete chamber music in recognition of the 300th anniversary of the composers death. Formed in 1985, the Ensemble, comprising some of Europe's leading Baroque musicians, has attracted great critical acclaim. Corelli's church sonatas are exquisite, highly refined works representing a high point of Italian Baroque instrumental music.