Cavallini

Question 1

When was Cavallini alive?

Answer 1

1807-1874

Question 2

What period was Cavallini from and what was music like in that period?

Answer 2

Romantic Period- passionate and expressive.

Question 3

Who was Cavallini?

Answer 3

Cavallini was an Italian clarinetist and Composer. He studied at the Milan Conservatory and had a successful career as a touring virtuoso (often playing his own compositions) and as principle clarinetist of La Scala. He was popularly known as the Paganini of the clarinet and his playing inspired Verdi to write several clarinet solos in his operas.

Question 4

Popular Compositions

Answer 4

Characteristic pieces, nationalistic dances, etudes, impromptus, rhapsodies and caprices. Caprices were a popular genre of the 19th century and often made great technical demands on the performer.

Question 5

What is a caprice?

Answer 5

A caprice is a piece with a lively and unpredictable character.

Question 6

Form?

Answer 6

Ternary form:
Introduction (G Maj)
A (G Maj)
B (G min, Ab maj, E Maj)
A (G Maj)