AoS2 Classical Concerto Flashcards
Classical Concerto
A composition in three movements for soloist and orchestra.
Here is a clip from Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto
Cadenza
Improvised section (solo) played by a soloist using elaborate scales and arpeggios. Typically at the end of the 1st movement.
This is the cadenza from Mozart’s Piano Concerto no. 20 in D minor.
Classical Concerto structure
The Classical Concerto has three movements.
The first and last are usually fast. The middle movement is slower.
There is usually a solo section called a CADENZA at the end of the first movement.
Classical Concerto instruments
The solo instruments that are typically used in a Classical Concerto piece are Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, French horn, Trumpet, Violin, Viola and Cello.
Mozart & Haydn
Famous Classical composers.
Melody & Accompaniment
Melody and Accompaniment is a musical texture where there is a clear tune supported by other instruments.
Classical Orchestra
Larger than Baroque Orchestra, Smaller than the Romantic Orchestra. Violins, Violas, Cellos, Two each of Flutes, Oboes, Clarinets, Bassoons, French Horns, Trumpets &Timpani.
Call and Response & Imitation
Musical devices common in the concerto between Soloist and Orchestra.
Here is an example of the orchestra Imitating the French horn melody in Mozart’s Horn Concerto no.4 in Eb
1 / This musical extract is taken from a Classical Concerto. From your knowledge of this style of music, identify six features which are typical of this style.
2/ What is the name of the solo instrument?
3/ Name a possible composer for this piece of music?
Features typical of a Classical Concerto include:
1/ i/ Melody and Accompaniment Texture.
ii/ Clear four and eight bar phrases.
iii/ Crescendos and diminuendos (gradually louder and quiter).
iv/ Expressive trill from the soloist.
v/ Major tonality without many chromatic notes.
vi/ A cadenza at the end of the extract.
2/ Oboe
3/ Mozar (or Haydn)
