La stravaganza
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La stravanganza is a set of concerto
s, op.
4, written by Antonio Vivaldi
in 1712-1713. The set was first published in 1714 and was dedicated to a Venetian nobleman Signor Vettor Delfino. All of the concertos were scored for solo violin
, strings, and basso continuo; however, some of the movements in the concertos require extra soloists (like a second violin solo and/or a cello solo). What is perhaps most extraordinary about "La stravaganza" is Vivaldi's remarkable inventiveness within a defined framework of instrumental and harmonic forces.
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La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 1 in B flat major, RV
383a:
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 2 in E minor, RV 279:
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 3 in G major, RV 301:
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 4 in A minor, RV 357:
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 5 in A major, RV 347:
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 6 in G minor, RV 316a:
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 7 in C major, RV 185:
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 8 in D minor, RV 249:
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 9 in F major, RV 284:
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 10 in C minor, RV 196:
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 11 in D major, RV 204:
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 12 in G major, RV 298:
Concerto
A concerto is a musical work usually composed in three parts or movements, in which one solo instrument is accompanied by an orchestra.The etymology is uncertain, but the word seems to have originated from the conjunction of the two Latin words...
s, op.
Opus number
An Opus number , pl. opera and opuses, abbreviated, sing. Op. and pl. Opp. refers to a number generally assigned by composers to an individual composition or set of compositions on publication, to help identify their works...
4, written by Antonio Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi , nicknamed because of his red hair, was an Italian Baroque composer, priest, and virtuoso violinist, born in Venice. Vivaldi is recognized as one of the greatest Baroque composers, and his influence during his lifetime was widespread over Europe...
in 1712-1713. The set was first published in 1714 and was dedicated to a Venetian nobleman Signor Vettor Delfino. All of the concertos were scored for solo violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
, strings, and basso continuo; however, some of the movements in the concertos require extra soloists (like a second violin solo and/or a cello solo). What is perhaps most extraordinary about "La stravaganza" is Vivaldi's remarkable inventiveness within a defined framework of instrumental and harmonic forces.
List of concerti
These works are laid out in the following movementsMovement (music)
A movement is a self-contained part of a musical composition or musical form. While individual or selected movements from a composition are sometimes performed separately, a performance of the complete work requires all the movements to be performed in succession...
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La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 1 in B flat major, RV
Ryom Verzeichnis
The Ryom-Verzeichnis or Répertoire des oeuvres d'Antonio Vivaldi is a catalog of the music of Antonio Vivaldi created by Peter Ryom...
383a:
- Allegro
- Largo e CantabileCantabileCantabile is a musical term meaning literally "singable" or "songlike" . It has several meanings in different contexts. In instrumental music, it indicates a particular style of playing designed to imitate the human voice. For 18th century composers, the term is often used synonymously with...
- Allegro
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 2 in E minor, RV 279:
- Allegro
- Largo
- Allegro
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 3 in G major, RV 301:
- Allegro
- Largo
- Allegro Assai
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 4 in A minor, RV 357:
- Allegro
- Grave e sempre piano
- Allegro
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 5 in A major, RV 347:
- Allegro
- Largo
- Allegro (moderato)
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 6 in G minor, RV 316a:
- Allegro
- Largo
- Allegro
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 7 in C major, RV 185:
- Largo
- Allegro (molto)
- Largo
- Allegro
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 8 in D minor, RV 249:
- Allegro
- Adagio - Presto - Adagio
- Allegro
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 9 in F major, RV 284:
- Allegro
- Largo
- Allegro
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 10 in C minor, RV 196:
- Spirituoso
- Adagio
- Allegro
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 11 in D major, RV 204:
- Allegro
- Largo
- Allegro assai
La Stravaganza, Op.4, Concerto No. 12 in G major, RV 298:
- Spirituoso e non presto
- Largo
- Allegro