Composer

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Michel Corrette

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Average_duration

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57:20

Movement_count

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19

Movement ....

Michel Corrette's Concertos à 6 (6), Op. 26 is a collection of six concertos for six instruments, composed in the mid-18th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1740 and 1750. The collection was first published in Paris in 1759. The six concertos in the collection are each written for a different combination of instruments. The first concerto is for two violins, two flutes, cello, and harpsichord. The second concerto is for two violins, two oboes, cello, and harpsichord. The third concerto is for two violins, two clarinets, cello, and harpsichord. The fourth concerto is for two violins, two bassoons, cello, and harpsichord. The fifth concerto is for two violins, two horns, cello, and harpsichord. The sixth concerto is for two violins, two trumpets, cello, and harpsichord. Each concerto is divided into three movements: a fast opening movement, a slow middle movement, and a fast closing movement. The opening movements are typically in a fast tempo and feature lively rhythms and virtuosic solo passages. The slow middle movements are more lyrical and expressive, often featuring solo passages for the violin or other instruments. The closing movements are typically in a fast tempo and feature lively rhythms and virtuosic solo passages. The Concertos à 6 (6), Op. 26 is characterized by its lively and energetic style, with virtuosic solo passages and lively rhythms. The use of different combinations of instruments in each concerto adds variety and interest to the collection. The collection is also notable for its use of wind instruments, which were not commonly used in concertos at the time. Overall, Michel Corrette's Concertos à 6 (6), Op. 26 is a lively and engaging collection of concertos that showcases the virtuosity of the soloists and the versatility of the different instrument combinations.

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