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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1746

Publication Date

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1746

Average_duration

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61:33

Movement_count

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22

Movement ....

Francesco Geminiani's Concerti Grossi (6), Op. 7, is a collection of six concerti grossi for string orchestra and harpsichord. The work was composed in 1739 and premiered in London the same year. The six concerti are each composed of several movements, with a total of 36 movements in the entire collection. The first concerto, in D major, begins with a lively and energetic Allegro movement, followed by a slower and more contemplative Largo, and ending with a joyful Allegro. The second concerto, in G minor, features a dramatic and intense opening movement, followed by a graceful and elegant Allegro, and concluding with a lively and spirited Allegro. The third concerto, in E minor, begins with a somber and melancholic Largo, followed by a lively and energetic Allegro, and ending with a joyful and celebratory Allegro. The fourth concerto, in B-flat major, features a stately and regal opening movement, followed by a lively and playful Allegro, and concluding with a joyful and exuberant Allegro. The fifth concerto, in C minor, begins with a dramatic and intense Largo, followed by a lively and energetic Allegro, and ending with a joyful and celebratory Allegro. The final concerto, in D minor, features a somber and melancholic opening movement, followed by a lively and energetic Allegro, and concluding with a joyful and exuberant Allegro. Overall, Geminiani's Concerti Grossi (6), Op. 7, is a masterful collection of baroque music that showcases the composer's skill in writing for string orchestra and harpsichord. The concerti are characterized by their lively and energetic movements, as well as their graceful and elegant melodies. The work remains a popular and beloved piece of classical music to this day.

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