Composer

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Nicolas Chédeville

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1737

Average_duration

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58:52

Movement_count

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28

Movement ....

Il pastor fido (The Faithful Shepherd) is a set of six concertos composed by Nicolas Chédeville in the early 18th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1728 and 1737. The concertos were premiered in Paris, France, and were well-received by audiences and critics alike. The six concertos are each named after a character from the pastoral play Il pastor fido by Giovanni Battista Guarini. The movements of each concerto are as follows: Concerto No. 1 - Silvio 1. Allegro 2. Largo 3. Allegro Concerto No. 2 - Amarilli 1. Allegro 2. Largo 3. Allegro Concerto No. 3 - Mirtillo 1. Allegro 2. Largo 3. Allegro Concerto No. 4 - Tirsi 1. Allegro 2. Largo 3. Allegro Concerto No. 5 - Daphnis 1. Allegro 2. Largo 3. Allegro Concerto No. 6 - Eurilla 1. Allegro 2. Largo 3. Allegro The concertos are written for a solo instrument, either flute or oboe, accompanied by a string orchestra. The music is characterized by its light and airy melodies, which evoke the pastoral setting of the play. The concertos are also notable for their use of ornamentation, which was a common feature of Baroque music. Overall, Il pastor fido is a charming and delightful set of concertos that showcases Chédeville's skill as a composer. The music is well-suited for both listening and performance, and remains popular among Baroque music enthusiasts to this day.

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