Classical Concertos + Sonatas

Classical Concertos + Sonatas

1. Played by a soloist and orchestra

2. With Three movements

   • First Movement
     • Sonata Form
       • Brisk/ Purposeful
   • Second Movement
     • Ternary or variation Form
       • Slower/ Song like
   • Third Movement
     • Rondo, Variation or sonata Form
       • Fast and Cheerful

3. Often has a cadenza where the soloist imporvises

4. Piano and Violin concertos most popular however clarinet horn and trumpet concertos where made.

   • Eg: Haydns trumpet concerto

5. One/two instrument

   • 3/4 movements with breaks in between