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Vivaldi - Concerto in D minor CONTEXT (Main features of Vivaldi writing,…
Vivaldi - Concerto in D minor
CONTEXT
L'estro Armonico
(published 1711)
title = "harmonic inspiration"
set of 12 concertos
Vivaldi
(1678-1741)
late Baroque composer
played violin
composed......
best known works....
Main features of Vivaldi writing
exhibit soloists' virtuosity
write in a Baroque style
showcase individual 'flair'
more virtuosic than earlier concerto grosso, e.g. Corelli or Torelli, as attention is more focused on soloist
tonal/harmonic quirks - often more associated with Romantic works
Baroque (1600-1750)
Structure/Form
Several new forms invented
Fugue
Opera
Oratorio
Suite
Sonata
Concerto
Concerto grosso
developed from ideas of opposition and strong contrast
based upon contrast/alternation
between two groups
Ripieno
: the orchestra (typically consisiting of strings)
never plays on its own
doubles soloists in tutti passages
Continuo
: harpsichord or organ
Concertino
: small group of soloists
Solo concerto
Solo instrument with
string orchestra
idea of contrast became even more important
often difficult, exciting solo passages
Instrumentation
introduction of string orchestra
continuo
organ or harpsichord used consistently for 'holding the orchestra together' (harmonic and textural support)
Dynamics
terraced dynamics: sudden changes in volume level
(often used as echoes of previous phrases)
Melody
long, flowing lines
much ornamentation
one affection (mood) throughout entire piece