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Johann Mattheson

Johann Mattheson (1681-1764)

Nationality: German
Born: September 28, 1681, Hamburg Died: April 17, 1764, Hamburg (age 82)
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Sonata in D major, Der brauchbare Virtuoso, No. 1

(for violin, flute and harpsichord)
3:04 I. Intrada
0:36 II. Tempo di Gavotta
2:57 III. Adagio
2:45 IV. Allegro
1:58 V. Adagio
2:39 VI. Aria
Duration: 14 minutes (approximately)
Published: 1720, Hamburg (age 38-39)
Dedication: Johann Heinrich de Dobbeler and Dietrich de Dobbeler
1 recording, 6 videos
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3:04
Diana Baroni, Pablo Valetti, Petr Skalka, Dirk Börner
I. Intrada
0:36
Diana Baroni, Pablo Valetti, Petr Skalka, Dirk Börner
II. Tempo di Gavotta
2:57
Diana Baroni, Pablo Valetti, Petr Skalka, Dirk Börner
III. Adagio
2:45
Diana Baroni, Pablo Valetti, Petr Skalka, Dirk Börner
IV. Allegro
1:58
Diana Baroni, Pablo Valetti, Petr Skalka, Dirk Börner
V. Adagio
2:39
Diana Baroni, Pablo Valetti, Petr Skalka, Dirk Börner
VI. Aria

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glossary

  • adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
  • Air [Fr], Air [E], Ayre [E], Aire, Aria [I]—Song. Traditionally indicates a piece of melodic or vocal nature as opposed to one of dance-like character (i.e. in form or rhythm). An aria typically refers to a formalized song within an opera context for one or more voice
  • allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
  • chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
  • gavotte, gavotta—Originally a French folk dance that became a courtly dance with Louis XIV and subsequently used in Baroque suites. Moderate tempo in duple rhythm often beginning on an upbeat in a pick-up measure.
  • intrata [I], intrada—entrance, introduction
  • sonata, sonate, suonato—a complicated term. Originally, "sounded" rather than "sung" (sonar vs. cantar), e.g. instrumental music. According to historical period, sonata began to imply a formal plan of movements as well as the structure within a single movement, e.g. sonata form. In general usage as a work title, it designates a multi-movement piece for solo or duo instruments with one of the instruments enjoying a feature role.
  • tempo, tempi [pl]—speed or pace at which music progresses. Traditional classic music typically uses standard Italian words to designate the tempo, e.g. Allegro or adagio. Metronome markings provide precise numerical speeds. Tempo selection during performance is a complex artistic choice informed by composer's markings, performance tradition, technical limitations and interpretation.
  • trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players