Composer

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Arcangelo Corelli

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto Grosso

Publication Date

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1714

Average_duration

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129:58

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Arcangelo Corelli's Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6 is a collection of twelve concerti grossi for string orchestra and harpsichord. The work was composed in 1714 and premiered in Rome in the same year. The collection is divided into two sets of six concerti each, with each set featuring a different key signature. The first set of concerti (Op. 6, Nos. 1-6) 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). The concerti are also notable for their use of counterpoint, with the soloists often playing intricate, interweaving melodies. The first concerto in the set, in D major, is particularly famous for its opening movement, which features a lively, dance-like theme that is passed between the soloists and the ripieno. The second set of concerti (Op. 6, Nos. 7-12) is more experimental in nature, featuring a wider range of keys and more complex harmonies. The concerti also feature a greater emphasis on virtuosity, with the soloists often playing fast, intricate passages. The final concerto in the set, in D minor, is particularly notable for its use of a chaconne, a repeating bass line over which the soloists play variations. Overall, Corelli's Concerti Grossi (12), Op. 6 is a landmark work in the development of the concerto grosso form, and is considered one of the most important collections of Baroque orchestral music. Its use of counterpoint, virtuosity, and experimentation with form and harmony have made it a favorite of both performers and audiences alike.

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