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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 e minor, Der brauchbare Virtuoso, No. 6

(for violin, flute and harpsichord)
1:50 I. Andante
1:34 II. Corrente
1:31 III. Giga
2:28 IV. Aria
0:41 V. Menuet
Duration: 9 minutes (approximately)
Published: 1720, Hamburg (age 38-39)
Dedication: Johann Heinrich de Dobbeler and Dietrich de Dobbeler
1 recording, 5 videos
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1:50
Diana Baroni, Pablo Valetti, Petr Skalka, Dirk Börner
I. Andante
1:34
Diana Baroni, Pablo Valetti, Petr Skalka, Dirk Börner
II. Corrente
1:31
Diana Baroni, Pablo Valetti, Petr Skalka, Dirk Börner
III. Giga
2:28
Diana Baroni, Pablo Valetti, Petr Skalka, Dirk Börner
IV. Aria
0:41
Diana Baroni, Pablo Valetti, Petr Skalka, Dirk Börner
V. Menuet

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glossary

  • 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
  • andante [I]—moderately slow tempo (e.g. walking). Faster than adagio but slower than allegretto
  • 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
  • minuet, menuet [F], Menuett [G], menuetto [I], minuetto [I]—A graceful, courtly French dance of the Baroque and Classical period with a triple meter and a moderate tempo.It was introduced at the court of Louis XIV. In classical forms such as the symphony or chamber music, the minuet evolved into the more vigorous scherzo.
  • 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.
  • trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players