Put the following parts of first-movement concerto form in order:
a) Orchestral Exposition
b) Solo Exposition
c) Cadenza
d) Coda
Answer: The correct orders are a, b, c, d.
In a stereotypical concerto form where the first movement starts, the orchestra plays the main themes and the major areas of the Music Exposition. The soloist then comes in and with ornamentation of the themes plays the themes again. This is followed by the “Cadenza,” which is self-accompanied as it displays the soloist’s technical skills. Lastly the Coda concludes the movement often brining both the soloist and the orchestra together in exquisite interaction. This setup enables the soloist and orchestra to engage in a back and forth manner, thus allowing the former to display the skill set and the latter acting as a group that supports the plan.