concerto
noun
con·cer·to
kən-ˈcher-(ˌ)tō 
also -ˈchər-
plural concerti
kən-ˈcher-(ˌ)tē
also -ˈchər-
or concertos
: a piece for one or more soloists and orchestra with three contrasting movements
a violin concerto
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Williams’ classical compositions, including his recent violin concerto for Anne-Sophie Mutter, are also covered.
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Jon Burlingame, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Like the rhapsody, the concerto employs plenty of jazz elements.
—Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 25 Sep. 2024
But for its many bravura moments, the essence of Barber’s concerto lies in its introspection, its subtle soulfulness.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2024
From a festival of new plays to a Wynton Marsalis concerto to an apple festival in Sonoma, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
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Jon Burlingame, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Like the rhapsody, the concerto employs plenty of jazz elements.
—Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 25 Sep. 2024
But for its many bravura moments, the essence of Barber’s concerto lies in its introspection, its subtle soulfulness.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2024
From a festival of new plays to a Wynton Marsalis concerto to an apple festival in Sonoma, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend and beyond.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
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concerto
noun
con·cer·to
kən-ˈchert-ō
plural concerti
-(ˌ)ē
or concertos
or concertos
: a piece for one or more soloists and orchestra usually in three movements
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