Most Sinfonia Concertante pieces are in major keys, typically B-flat, C, E-flat, or F, which are keys traditionally associated with wind instruments.
Historical Context
Interest in the Sinfonia Concertante began to fade by the early 19th century as the new spirit of Romanticism favored different forms and a less conversational tone.
Historical Context
The Sinfonia Concertante became highly fashionable, particularly in Paris, where over five hundred such works were composed in the final decades of the 18th century.
Recording & Production
This album features three Sinfonia Concertante works performed by the Basel Chamber Orchestra with a total of ten soloists, showcasing diverse instrumental combinations.
Historical Context
The rise of the Sinfonia Concertante was partly due to technical improvements in instrument making, leading to more instrumentalists and wind players seeking employment.
Compositional Technique
The Sinfonia Concertante is a hybrid form combining elements of the symphony and the concerto, emerging in the second half of the 18th century.
Compositional Technique
Many Sinfonia Concertante works are in three movements, though some have only two, a characteristic often found in Parisian models where slow movements were frequently omitted.
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