Joseph Weigl

Joseph Weigl (1766-1846)

Nationality: Austrian
Born: March 28, 1766, Eisenstadt Died: February 3, 1846, Vienna (age 79)
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Concertino

(for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and harp)
I. Allegretto moderato
II. Tempo di Menuetto
III. Adagio - Allegretto
IV. Allegro
Duration: 21 minutes (approximately)
Composed: c. 1815 (age 48-49)
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glossary

  • adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
  • allegretto—moderately quick tempo. slower than allegro but faster than andante
  • 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
  • concertante [I], concertant, concertans—in the manner of a concerto, e.g. individual instruments within the ensemble enjoy featured solos; playing against each other with brilliant display
  • concertino [I]—a small / short concerto (soloist(s) and ensemble); a group of solo instruments in a Baroque concerto grosso; a section of music played by the concertino
  • 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.
  • moderato [I], moderamente, modéré [F], modérément [F]—moderately, at a moderate tempo, applying a touch of restraint to its related word(s), e.g. allegro moderato
  • 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.