Classical Concerto

Question	Answer
Instruments	Solo instruments = clarinet, horn, violin, trumpet, piano And orchestra
When was the Classical period?	1750 - 1820
Describe the music	It's very elegant and refined, sometimes said to be simpistic
How many movements are there?	It often has 3 movements (fast - slow - fast)
Describe the soloist	The soloist shows off virtuosity on instrument with a cadenza with fast scales, broken chords and decorated passages. Trill ends cadenza to signal end.
What does the orchestra do?	It accompanies the soloist and sometimes copies the main theme
What does the conductor do?	The conductor follows the soloist and leads orchestra
Soloist and Orchestra?	Question and answer between soloist and orchestra
Name two composers	Mozart, Haydn
Performed where?	Grand concert halls

Resource summary

	Created by leahwing01 over 9 years ago