What is orchestral music:

Orchestral music gradually formed with the development of vocal and instrumental music in the 16th and 17th centuries. After the 18th century, Haydn established the orchestral arrangement and main tune music. style; Mozart further affirmed it, and Beethoven wrote orchestral overtures in a symphonic and dramatic way. From the 19th to the 20th century, the development of orchestral music reached its peak, and a large number of outstanding composers and excellent works appeared one after another.

The orchestra can be divided into string group, woodwind group, brass group and percussion group according to different instruments. Orchestral music is usually performed in the form of an orchestral suite, which usually contains three to four movements. Each movement expresses different musical emotions, making the unity and integrity of the entire orchestral music work more evident than other forms of ensembles, serenades, and sonatas. Produce strong musical effects.

General rules for orchestral suites:

The first movement: fast, lively, sonata-style structure, is the ideological core of the whole piece.

The second movement: slow, cantabile, with variation structure and lyricism.

The third movement: medium tempo, fast, variation or complex three-part structure, descriptive.

The fourth movement: fast, extremely fast, with a rondo structure and climax.

Representative works:

1. Bach Violin Concertos

2. Mozart’s Great Piano Concertos, Volume 1 (19-21, 23, 24, etc.)

3. Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony

4. Brahms Violin Concerto

Famous Orchestra: Vienna Orchestra

Founded in 1978, it is a vibrant and outstanding orchestra composed of Viennese musicians and musicians from various countries in Vienna. The orchestra not only retains Vienna's excellent musical tradition, but is also committed to constantly developing new musical content and exploring new performance forms.

In order to allow more audiences to experience the infinite charm of symphonic music, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra pays special attention to film music, ballet music, opera music, and operetta music while retaining the classic tradition of classical music. and musical theater music selection and performance.