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The Classical Concerto

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A work for a solo or group of soloists A work for a solo or group of soloists with orchestral accompanimentwith orchestral accompaniment

How many movements How many movements does a concerto have?does a concerto have?

3!!! 3!!! Fast-Slow-FastFast-Slow-Fast

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A section of music, usually in a concerto, played in an improvisatory style by a solo performer without orchestral accompaniment.

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Exposition, Development and RecapitulationExposition, Development and RecapitulationSonata form for a Concerto is a little differentSonata form for a Concerto is a little different

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Listening Guide Excerpt

from CD 3, tracks 29-37, pp. 131-132

Classical concertoAllegro tempoDouble-exposition sonata formHomophonic textureSolo piano and orchestraQuadruple meter

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