Composer

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Tomaso Albinoni

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1700

Publication Date

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1700

Average_duration

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78:37

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Tomaso Albinoni's 'Sinfonie e concerti a cinque (12), Op. 2' is a collection of twelve instrumental works, composed in the Baroque era. The collection was published in 1700 and premiered in Venice, Italy. The twelve works are divided into six sinfonias and six concertos, each featuring five instrumental parts. The first sinfonia, in G major, opens with a lively and energetic Allegro, followed by a graceful Adagio and a joyful Allegro. The second sinfonia, in C major, features a majestic opening Allegro, a tender Adagio, and a lively Allegro. The third sinfonia, in D minor, is a dramatic and intense work, with a mournful opening Grave, a fiery Allegro, and a solemn Adagio. The fourth sinfonia, in F major, is a cheerful and playful work, with a lively Allegro, a graceful Adagio, and a joyful Allegro. The fifth sinfonia, in B-flat major, is a grand and majestic work, with a stately opening Allegro, a tender Adagio, and a lively Allegro. The sixth sinfonia, in G minor, is a dark and brooding work, with a mournful opening Grave, a fiery Allegro, and a solemn Adagio. The six concertos in the collection are similarly varied in character and mood. The first concerto, in D major, is a lively and energetic work, with a joyful Allegro, a graceful Adagio, and a lively Allegro. The second concerto, in G minor, is a dramatic and intense work, with a mournful opening Grave, a fiery Allegro, and a solemn Adagio. The third concerto, in C major, is a cheerful and playful work, with a lively Allegro, a graceful Adagio, and a joyful Allegro. The fourth concerto, in F major, is a grand and majestic work, with a stately opening Allegro, a tender Adagio, and a lively Allegro. The fifth concerto, in B-flat major, is a bright and lively work, with a joyful Allegro, a graceful Adagio, and a lively Allegro. The sixth concerto, in D minor, is a dark and brooding work, with a mournful opening Grave, a fiery Allegro, and a solemn Adagio. Overall, Albinoni's 'Sinfonie e concerti a cinque (12), Op. 2' is a varied and engaging collection of instrumental works, showcasing the composer's skill in crafting music that is both technically impressive and emotionally expressive.

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