Part C - Double Violin Flashcards
When and where was this piece written?
Cothen 1717-1723
What is the earliest known date of the concerto genre?
16th century
What is a main feature of all concertos?
Contrasting bodies of sound
Who influenced Vivaldi?
Corelli
Who influenced Bach?
Vivaldi
What was the main solo instrument of the Baroque era?
Violin
Who was the main composer that was responsible for the birth of the solo concerto?
Vivaldi
What was the first type of baroque concerto?
Concerto Grosso
What came after the first type of concerto?
Solo Concerto
What did the concerto genre start as?
Started as an expanded version of the trio sonata, which included 3 soloists and orchestral accompaniment
What did bach do to contribute to the concerto genre?
- Adapted the vivaldian 3 movement structure
- Provided the tutti orchestra with parts that created new thematic material
- Used a wider range of keys
- Placed more importance on the 2nd movement
How many concertos were there in the Brandenburg?
6 concerto grossi
What was weird about the episodes in the Brandenburg concerto?
Episodes did not always have new thematic material, instead they could use some of the ritornello snippets
What was the solo instrument in brandenburg number 5?
Harpsichord
What happened in brandenburg number 6?
No violins in the tutti orchestra
