Concerto

Definition

A work for solo instrument and orchestra, eg a flute concerto is written for flute and orchestra. It normally follows a 3 movement structure. A fast movement, a slow middle movement and a final fast movement. The first movement would normally feature a cadenza.

Examples

This example is from a violin concerto. The cadenza is around 7 minutes and 30 seconds in.

Related concepts

• Cadenza (N4)