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Podcast Program No. 55
Innovation in Music (54.5MB)
Music for orchestra and cello quintet performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra, led by flutist and director Paula Robison, and musicians from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
•Vivaldi: Concerto for orchestra in D minor, FXII, No. 31
•Schubert: Cello Quintet in C Major, D. 956
To our modern ears, innovation in music composed centuries ago is hard to detect. But both of the pieces in today’s podcast use innovation in instrumentation and style to create a sound that was new for the audiences of their time. Vivaldi’s Concerto is one of many that he wrote for various groups of instruments - in this case, violins, oboes, recorders and a bassoon, accompanied by a small orchestra. While this might not sound unusual, the bassoon was actually a new instrument in the early 18th century, and its prominent inclusion would have been a pleasant novelty for Vivaldi’s audience. This piece also differs from the standard Baroque concerto form by fluidly weaving the solo instrumental parts in with the larger ensemble. Schubert’s Cello Quintet also contains an unusual instrument - a second cello! The standard string quintet uses an extra viola, so this is an unexpected combination. Sadly, this quintet was Schubert’s last instrumental composition. While many of the melodies are lilting and joyful, harmonic shadows are constantly emerging. |
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