Composer

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Francesco Geminiani

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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Apr 22, 1732

Publication Date

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Apr 22, 1732

Average_duration

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42:06

Movement_count

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22

Movement ....

Francesco Geminiani's Concerti Grossi (6), Op. 2, is a collection of six concerti grossi for string orchestra and harpsichord. The work was composed in 1732 and premiered in London the same year. The six concerti are each composed of several movements, typically including a fast opening movement, a slow second movement, a dance-like third movement, and a final fast movement. The concerti are scored for two solo violins, solo cello, and ripieno (string orchestra with harpsichord continuo). The first concerto in the collection, in D major, features a lively opening movement with a virtuosic solo violin part. The second movement is a lyrical adagio, followed by a minuet and a final allegro. The second concerto, in E minor, begins with a somber adagio before launching into a fast and energetic allegro. The third movement is a graceful sarabande, and the concerto concludes with a lively gigue. The third concerto, in B-flat major, features a bright and cheerful opening allegro, followed by a gentle and expressive largo. The third movement is a lively gavotte, and the concerto concludes with a fast and lively allegro. The fourth concerto, in B minor, begins with a dramatic and intense allegro, followed by a melancholy and expressive adagio. The third movement is a lively gavotte, and the concerto concludes with a fast and virtuosic allegro. The fifth concerto, in D minor, features a dark and brooding opening allegro, followed by a lyrical and expressive adagio. The third movement is a lively gavotte, and the concerto concludes with a fast and energetic allegro. The final concerto in the collection, in C major, begins with a bright and cheerful allegro, followed by a gentle and expressive adagio. The third movement is a lively gavotte, and the concerto concludes with a fast and virtuosic allegro. Overall, Geminiani's Concerti Grossi (6), Op. 2, is a masterful collection of baroque music, showcasing the composer's skill in writing for string orchestra and soloists. The concerti are characterized by their lively rhythms, expressive melodies, and virtuosic solo parts, making them a popular choice for orchestral performances and recordings.

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