Composer

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Dario Castello

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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1629

Publication Date

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1629

Average_duration

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5:28

The 'Sonate Concertante in Stil Moderno (17), Book II' is a collection of instrumental music composed by Dario Castello. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the early 17th century. The work consists of 12 movements, each of which is a sonata for various combinations of instruments, including violins, cornets, trombones, and bassoons. The premiere of the 'Sonate Concertante in Stil Moderno (17), Book II' is also unknown, but it is likely that the work was performed in Venice, where Castello was active as a musician. The sonatas in this collection are characterized by their virtuosic writing for the instruments, as well as their use of chromaticism and dissonance. The first movement of the collection, a sonata for two violins and continuo, begins with a lively and rhythmic theme that is passed between the two violins. The second movement, a sonata for cornet, trombone, and continuo, features a more lyrical melody that is played by the cornet and then echoed by the trombone. The third movement, a sonata for two violins and continuo, is a fast and energetic dance in triple meter. The fourth movement, a sonata for bassoon and continuo, is notable for its use of chromaticism and dissonance, which create a sense of tension and instability. The fifth movement, a sonata for cornet, trombone, and continuo, is a lively and rhythmic dance in duple meter. The sixth movement, a sonata for two violins and continuo, features a virtuosic solo for one of the violins, which is then echoed by the other violin. The seventh movement, a sonata for bassoon and continuo, is a slow and expressive piece that showcases the lyrical capabilities of the bassoon. The eighth movement, a sonata for cornet, trombone, and continuo, is a fast and lively dance in triple meter. The ninth movement, a sonata for two violins and continuo, features a complex and intricate interplay between the two violins. The tenth movement, a sonata for bassoon and continuo, is a fast and virtuosic piece that showcases the technical capabilities of the bassoon. The eleventh movement, a sonata for cornet, trombone, and continuo, is a slow and expressive piece that features a lyrical melody played by the cornet. The final movement, a sonata for two violins and continuo, is a fast and energetic dance in duple meter that brings the collection to a lively and satisfying conclusion. Overall, the 'Sonate Concertante in Stil Moderno (17), Book II' is a masterful collection of instrumental music that showcases Castello's skill as a composer and his understanding of the capabilities of various instruments. The sonatas in this collection are characterized by their virtuosic writing, their use of chromaticism and dissonance, and their lively and rhythmic dance movements.

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