the concerto throughout time

Question 1

what is a concerto?

Answer 1

piece for a solo instrument (or multiple) and orchestral accompaniment

Question 2

what are the three movements in a concerto?

Answer 2

slow - fast - slow

Question 3

what part will the solo instrument in a concerto play?

Answer 3

virtuosic part - hard to play, is meant to show off the solo instruments capability

Question 4

what is the relationship between the soloist and the orchestra?

Answer 4

• sometime orchestra has main melody, and sometimes it’ll have accompanying role
• important the soloist isn’t drowned out in tutti sections, composer has to be aware of texture and dynamics