
inform analysis, interpretation, judgement, appreciation, and evaluation.make and interpret music expressively and creatively.support enjoyment and understanding of music.


situate and contextualize music (e.g., cultural/ ideological/historical/social contexts, music style, genre, tradition, or praxis, etc.).The modern guitar was not invented in Vivaldi’s time however, this chamber concerto is often now performed by guitar as in this performance by soloist Sharon Isbin.ĩ-12 Making: The learner develops competencies for listening by listening critically with discrimination and purpose to: The lute and guitar are similar in sound qualities and construction, although the lute has a pear shaped body and more strings. The lute was an important instrument in the 16th and 17th century and like the guitar, is a plucked stringed instruments. The Lute Concerto in D major (RV93) was written in the 1730s and is one of four lute works written by Vivaldi. Vivaldi’s concertos were innovative in their clarity of form (typically three movement), harmonic treatment, and rhythmic and melodic vitality. His famous set of concertos, The Four Seasons, has been heard around the world in concert halls, films, advertisements, and arrangements. He wrote choral music, opera, church music, music for a variety of instruments including the lute, and was renowned for his over 500 instrumental concertos. Indeed, just about anyone can learn a thing or two from our MTS Future First Listening Guides … so dig in!ĪNTONIO VIVALDI: CONCERTO FOR LUTE IN D MAJOR (RV93) ARRANGED FOR GUITARĪntonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was a highly prolific Italian composer of the Baroque period (roughly 1600-1750). They offer a perfect primer to the great works of Bach, Beethoven, Britten and beyond for K-8 and 9-12 students - with engaging historical anecdotes and simple theory for younger students, and more complex information for older students.

Written by music educator Beryl Peters, Ph.D, MCO’s Listening Guides provide a clear and thorough analysis of the repertoire featured in our concerts. The MCO understands the importance of music education, which is why we’ve developed a unique instructional resource for teachers and parents.

