MUS 15 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Arcangelo Corelli, Concerto Grosso, Violin Family
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Setting the stage: late 17 to early 18 century, rome. Arcangelo corelli: 1653-1713, wrote conterto grosso in d major, op 6 no 4, written 1690s for cardinal ottoboni and revised in late life. The world (not) as we know it: 1870s became unified as a country, rome was the capitol of papal states. Patronage: where musician gets money from to perform service. Example: audience members: 17 century roman. Wealthy+power=you should show your music off to gain more. Lead states as worldly ruler: lead to europe"s catholic church leaders. Papacy elected by cardinals (officials of catholic church) Cardinal likes music you can (cid:498)party to best(cid:499) like corelli. Jean baptiste lully in paris (died in conducting accident) Orchestra=massed group: multiple string players per part. Arcangelo corelli: 1653-1713, italian composer, wrote only instrumental works. Position in rome (lots of instrumental music, venues, patronage) He supplied the demand for that type of music: virtuoso violinist.
