Chamber Concerto in A minor, RV 108 - Complete

Master chamber concerto texture and intimacy
Execute dialogue with chamber ensemble
Develop refined chamber music sensibility
Perfect balance and blend in smaller forces

About This Piece

Composer: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

Difficulty: Advanced

Key: A minor

Instrumentation: Recorder, strings, continuo (smaller forces than full concerti)

Movements: I. Allegro - II. Largo - III. Allegro

I. Allegro - Intimate Opening

More intimate than full concerti - chamber dialogue. Tempo: ♩ = 104-116

II. Largo - Expressive Intimacy

Intimate, conversational slow movement. Tempo: ♩ = 48-54

III. Allegro - Lively Finale

Energetic but maintaining chamber intimacy. Tempo: ♩ = 112-126

Performance Practice

This chamber concerto features smaller forces - more intimate than Vivaldi's full concerti. The texture is conversational, requiring attentive listening and responsive ensemble playing. Balance with chamber ensemble rather than projecting over full orchestra. This work demonstrates Vivaldi's mastery of scaled chamber writing.

Performance Goal: Emphasize chamber intimacy and dialogue. Your playing should be refined and conversational rather than soloistic and projecting. Perfect for chamber music recitals and demonstrating ensemble sensitivity.