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concerto grosso

Composition that contrasts two groups of instruments: a group of solo instrumentalists called a concertino against a string orchestra called a ripieno. The concertino instruments sometimes play alone and sometimes are heard in combination with the ripieno group.



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With no new work of his own, artistic director Tomasson programmed his Prism (2000), Concerto Grosso (2003), 7 for Eight (2004), and Meistens Mozart (1991).
San Francisco Ballet by Felciano, Rita / Dance Magazine
By using a similar device within a nonrealistic structure, Albee has created what his subtitle calls "A Concerto Grosso.
Fragments by Weales, Gerald / Commonweal
As in last year's Concerto Grosso, simplicity proved winning for Tomasson's 7 for Eight.
San Francisco Ballet by Howard, Rachel / Dance Magazine
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