Composer

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Evaristo Dall'Abaco

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1712

Average_duration

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9:49

Movement_count

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3

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Evaristo Dall'Abaco was an Italian composer and cellist of the Baroque era. He was born in Verona in 1675 and died in Munich in 1742. Dall'Abaco was a prolific composer, and his works include operas, cantatas, sonatas, and concertos. One of his most famous works is the Concerto a quattro da chiesa No.4 in A minor, Op. 2/4. The Concerto a quattro da chiesa No.4 in A minor, Op. 2/4 was composed in the early 18th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it was likely written between 1700 and 1720. The concerto was first performed in a church, as indicated by the title "da chiesa," which means "for church." The concerto is divided into four movements. The first movement is marked Allegro and is in A minor. It begins with a lively and energetic theme played by the strings. The theme is then passed around to the other instruments, including the oboe and the bassoon. The movement features a number of virtuosic passages for the solo instruments, particularly the violin. The second movement is marked Adagio and is in F major. It is a slow and lyrical movement that features a beautiful melody played by the oboe and the violin. The bassoon and the cello provide a rich and supportive accompaniment. The third movement is marked Allegro and is in A minor. It is a fast and lively movement that features a number of intricate and virtuosic passages for the solo instruments. The movement is characterized by its rhythmic energy and its use of counterpoint. The fourth and final movement is marked Allegro and is in A minor. It is a lively and energetic movement that features a number of virtuosic passages for the solo instruments. The movement is characterized by its use of syncopation and its lively dance-like rhythms. Overall, the Concerto a quattro da chiesa No.4 in A minor, Op. 2/4 is a beautiful and virtuosic work that showcases Dall'Abaco's skill as a composer and his understanding of the Baroque style. It is a popular work in the Baroque repertoire and is frequently performed by chamber ensembles and orchestras around the world.

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