ELEGANŢĂ ŞI VIRTUOZITATE: CONCERTUL PENTRU VIOLĂ ŞI ORCHESTRĂ ÎN EPOCA CLASICISMULUI
ELEGANCE AND VIRTUOSITY: THE VIOLA CONCERTO IN THE CLASSICAL ERA

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the evolution of the viola concerto during the Classical period, highlighting the significance of thisera in music history and emphasizing the aesthetic principles and fundamental ideas that shaped the Classical style. In the Classical period, the solo concerto became increasingly popular, gradually replacing the concerto grosso that dominated theBaroque period. This shift was influenced by technical advancements in musical instruments and the progress of the performers’skills. However, the viola, due to its timbre and tonal characteristics, was less prominent in the concert repertoirecompared to other string instruments. The article investigates the significant contributions of composers such as W. Herschel,members of the Stamitz family, F. Benda, J.M. Kraus, J.B. Vanhal, and C.F. Zelter to the development of the viola concertoduring the Classical period, as well as the controversy surrounding the viola concerto attributed to Ivan Khandoshkin.Through these analyses, a comprehensive perspective is provided on the importance and evolution of the viola concerto in thecontext of Classical music.

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