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"We are so made that we can derive intense enjoyment only from a contrast." —SIGMUND FREUD

Key Points

  • The Romantic concerto preserves the Classical three-movement structure but uses standard forms (e.g., sonata-allegro and first-movement concerto form) more freely.
  • The concerto was a vehicle for brilliant virtuosic display by the soloist.
  • Many concertos were written for a specific soloist and tailored to the technical abilities of that musician.

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