Classical Concerto

Classical Concerto

1. Background information

   • Classical period: 1750-1827
   • Composers
     • Haydn
     • Mozart
     • Beethoven

2. This style involves a solo performer who is accompanied by an orchestra

   • Typical solo instruments and name of the genre
     • Piano
       • Piano concerto
         • Most common type of solo concerto
           • Dynamics - this new keyboard instrument is capable of different dynamics
           • Notes can be sustained for longer
             • Allows for more expression and virtuosity
     • Flute
       • Flute concerto
     • Trumpet
       • Trumpet concerto
       • Trumpet in this period had no valves
         • Performers changed the note by altering the amount of air blown into the instrument

3. Structure

   • A concerto is typically made up of between three/four movement
     • 1. Fast movement
     • 2. Slow movement
     • 3. Minuet and Trio
     • 4. Fast section
     • Cadenza
       • A short section at the end of a movement where the soloist would perform a complicated section on their own showing off their virtuosity

4. See Classical chamber music for further notes

5. Elements of music apply

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