Composer

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Tomaso Albinoni

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1715

Publication Date

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1715

Average_duration

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80:17

Movement_count

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15

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Tomaso Albinoni's Concerti à cinque (12), for 2 oboes, 2 violins, viola, cello & continuo, Op. 7, is a collection of twelve concertos that were composed in the early 18th century. The exact date of composition is not known, but it is believed to have been written between 1715 and 1720. The concertos were first published in Amsterdam in 1718. The Concerti à cinque (12) is divided into twelve movements, each of which is a separate concerto. The concertos are written for two oboes, two violins, viola, cello, and continuo. The concertos are in the standard three-movement form of fast-slow-fast. The first movement is usually in a fast tempo and is characterized by lively rhythms and virtuosic solo passages. The second movement is typically slower and more lyrical, featuring expressive melodies and rich harmonies. The final movement is usually a fast dance-like movement that is characterized by lively rhythms and energetic melodies. The Concerti à cinque (12) is characterized by its elegant melodies, rich harmonies, and virtuosic solo passages. The concertos are written in the Baroque style, with a strong emphasis on counterpoint and ornamentation. The concertos are also notable for their use of the oboe, which was a relatively new instrument at the time of composition. Albinoni's use of the oboe in the concertos helped to establish it as a solo instrument in its own right. The Concerti à cinque (12) was premiered in Amsterdam in 1718 and was well-received by audiences and critics alike. The concertos were widely performed throughout Europe and helped to establish Albinoni as one of the leading composers of his time. Today, the Concerti à cinque (12) remains a popular and frequently performed work in the Baroque repertoire.

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