Concerto grosso

1698 - 1780 (Baroque, Classical)



108 works by 16 composers
Concerto [99%] Chamber [1%]


Group: Concerto
Origin: Concertato
Displaced by: Symphony, Concerto
Influenced: Sinfonia concertante
Parts: Ritornello

Synonyms: Кончерто гроссо




Musical material is passed between a small group of soloists (the concertino) and full orchestra (the ripieno or tutti). Types: concerto da chiesa, concerto da camera

Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No.5, BWV 1050 - I. Allegro