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The solo concerto
Age 17 · Music
A concerto sets one soloist against an orchestra, so the two play with and against each other. From the Baroque to the Classical era, it usually follows three movements: fast, slow, fast.
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In the picture
- The soloist: one player in front, with the most showy and difficult music
- The orchestra: the group that answers, supports and competes with the soloist
- First movement: fast and bright, the energetic opening
- Second movement: slow and calm, a singing, expressive middle
- Third movement: fast again, a lively finale
Examples
- A violin concerto by Vivaldi, such as one of The Four Seasons
- A piano concerto by Mozart, with piano facing the orchestra
Key takeaways
- A concerto pits one soloist against a whole orchestra.
- The classic plan has three movements: fast, slow, fast.
Quiz: The solo concerto (Age 17)
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What is the basic setup of a concerto?
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In the classic Baroque-to-Classical concerto plan, what is the order of the three movements?
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What is the orchestra’s role in relation to the soloist?
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