1. The Classical Concerto
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2. A work for a solo or group of soloists with
orchestral accompaniment
How many movements does
a concerto have?
3!!!
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3. A section of music, usually in a concerto, played in an improvisatory style
by a solo performer without orchestral accompaniment.
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4. Exposition, Development and Recapitulation
Sonata form for a Concerto is a little different
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5. Classical concerto
Allegro tempo
Double-exposition sonata form
Homophonic texture
Solo piano and orchestra
Quadruple meter
Listening Guide
Excerpt
from CD 3,
tracks 29-37,
pp. 131-132
Listen to the orchestra play the first exposition:
Listen to the piano play the second exposition:
Listen to the piano play the cadenza:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRWXZ_mZygA
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6. Classical concerto
Allegro tempo
Double-exposition sonata form
Homophonic texture
Solo piano and orchestra
Quadruple meter
Listening Guide
Excerpt
from CD 3,
tracks 29-37,
pp. 131-132
Listen to the orchestra play the first exposition:
Listen to the piano play the second exposition:
Listen to the piano play the cadenza:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRWXZ_mZygA
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