Composer

:

Girolamo Fantini

Genre

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Chamber

Style

:

Suite

Compose Date

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1638

Publication Date

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1638

Average_duration

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7:10

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

'Entrata e Imperiale per sonare in Concerto' is a trumpet concerto composed by Girolamo Fantini, an Italian trumpeter and composer of the Baroque era. The piece was composed in the early 17th century, and its premiere date is unknown. The concerto consists of two movements: an Entrata and an Imperiale. The Entrata is a lively and energetic movement, characterized by its fast tempo and virtuosic trumpet passages. The Imperiale, on the other hand, is a more stately and grand movement, featuring a slower tempo and more majestic trumpet lines. One of the most notable characteristics of 'Entrata e Imperiale per sonare in Concerto' is its use of the trumpet as a solo instrument. At the time of its composition, the trumpet was primarily used as a ceremonial instrument, and was not often featured as a solo instrument in concert music. However, Fantini's concerto showcases the trumpet's capabilities as a virtuosic solo instrument, and paved the way for future composers to write for the trumpet in a soloistic capacity. Another characteristic of the concerto is its use of ornamentation and improvisation. Baroque music was known for its elaborate ornamentation, and 'Entrata e Imperiale per sonare in Concerto' is no exception. The trumpet lines are filled with trills, turns, and other embellishments, which were often left up to the performer to improvise. This allowed for a great deal of individual expression and creativity on the part of the performer, and made each performance of the concerto unique. Overall, 'Entrata e Imperiale per sonare in Concerto' is a significant work in the history of trumpet music. Its use of the trumpet as a solo instrument, its elaborate ornamentation, and its emphasis on improvisation all contributed to the development of the Baroque style, and helped to establish the trumpet as a legitimate solo instrument in concert music.

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