jan 1, 1775 - Violin Concerto in C Major, Op. 5, No. 1, Mvt. 1, Allegro

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Composer: Joseph Bologne
Genre: Violin Concerto

Form
This sonata form movement has many contrasting sections, which was part of the classical movement towards balance in music.

Melody
Also reflective of the classical era, this piece has singable melodies that also soar above the orchestration with either long expressive phrases or virtuosic passage work. Saint-Georges further emphasizes the melody by thinning the orchestral texture whenever the soloist plays.

Ensemble
Even though this movement is in sonata form, the call-and-response between the orchestra and the soloist is reminiscent of ritornello form popularized during the Baroque period.

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