Composer

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Charles Avison

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1744

Publication Date

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1744

Average_duration

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144:23

Movement_count

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50

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Charles Avison's Concerti Grossi (12) is a collection of twelve concertos for string orchestra, composed in the Baroque style. The collection was first published in 1744, and premiered in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The Concerti Grossi (12) is divided into two sets of six concertos each. The first set is based on sonatas by the Italian composer Domenico Scarlatti, while the second set is based on sonatas by the English composer Thomas Arne. Each concerto consists of three movements: a fast opening movement, a slow middle movement, and a fast closing movement. The Concerti Grossi (12) is characterized by its use of the concerto grosso form, which features a small group of soloists (the concertino) playing against a larger ensemble (the ripieno). Avison's use of this form is notable for its balance between the soloists and the ensemble, as well as its use of counterpoint and ornamentation. The first set of concertos, based on Scarlatti's sonatas, is notable for its use of Italianate style and ornamentation. The second set, based on Arne's sonatas, is more English in style, with a greater emphasis on melody and harmony. Overall, the Concerti Grossi (12) is a significant contribution to the Baroque repertoire, showcasing Avison's skill as a composer and his ability to blend Italian and English styles.

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