Johann Mattheson (1681-1764)

Nationality: German

Born: September 28, 1681, Hamburg Died: April 17, 1764, Hamburg (age 82)

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Sonata in G major, Der brauchbare Virtuoso, No. 2

(for violin, flute and harpsichord)

Duration: 9 minutes (approximately)

Published: 1720, Hamburg (age 38-39)

Dedication: Johann Heinrich de Dobbeler and Dietrich de Dobbeler

1 recording, 4 videos

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2:00

Diana Baroni, Pablo Valetti, Petr Skalka, Dirk Börner

I. (a tempo)

2:18

Diana Baroni, Pablo Valetti, Petr Skalka, Dirk Börner

II. Allegro

1:38

Diana Baroni, Pablo Valetti, Petr Skalka, Dirk Börner

III. Tempo di Corrente

2:11

Diana Baroni, Pablo Valetti, Petr Skalka, Dirk Börner

IV. Tempo di Giga

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Nationality: German | English

Born: February 23, 1685, Halle Died: April 14, 1759, London (age 74)

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
courante, corrente, courant, corant—a triple-meter Renaissance / Baroque dance with regional nuances (e.g. Italian, French)
gigue, jig, giga, gigg—A lively dance (of English origin); often the finale of a Baroque suite. Compound meters exhibit both duple and triple meter rhythms.
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