Composer

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Giovanni Battista Viotti

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1792 - 1797

Average_duration

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28:30

Movement_count

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3

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Giovanni Battista Viotti's Concerto for violin & orchestra No. 22 in A minor, G97, was composed in the late 18th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1782 and 1785. The concerto was premiered in Paris in 1785, with Viotti himself as the soloist. The concerto is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro, is in sonata form and begins with a dramatic orchestral introduction. The solo violin enters with a virtuosic cadenza, leading into the main theme. The movement features a number of technical challenges for the soloist, including rapid scale passages and double stops. The second movement, marked Adagio, is a lyrical and expressive aria for the solo violin. The orchestra provides a delicate accompaniment, with the strings playing pizzicato throughout much of the movement. The solo violin sings a beautiful melody, showcasing Viotti's gift for writing expressive and emotional music. The final movement, marked Rondo, is a lively and energetic dance. The solo violin leads the way with a playful and virtuosic theme, which is then taken up by the orchestra. The movement features a number of technical challenges for the soloist, including rapid arpeggios and double stops. The concerto ends with a brilliant coda, bringing the work to a thrilling conclusion. Viotti's Concerto for violin & orchestra No. 22 in A minor is a masterpiece of the late 18th century. It showcases Viotti's virtuosic violin writing, as well as his gift for melody and expression. The concerto remains a popular work in the violin repertoire, and is frequently performed and recorded today.

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