Is it mainly string instruments in a Concerto Grosso?
>>>Is it mainly string instruments in a Concerto Grosso? Yes. The reason is that the concerto grosso was a form prevalent in the Baroque Era. At that time, the art of making woodwind and brass instruments was not what it is now. So it was very difficult to get woodwind and brass players to play in tune with each other. Consequently, composers preferred to write for string orchestra. >>>>Are the violins the ripieno and the double bass is the concertino? I think you have it backwards. Concertino = solo. Ripieno = solo and orchestra. Usually this piece, or any other Baroque concerto, is played with an orchestra playing the ripieno sections. As a general rule, the soft passages are marked concertino and the loud passages are marked ripieno. In the Wikipedia article, this piece is listed as a concerto for two violins and cello. >>>>Also, can a basso continuo be included in a concerto grosso? Usually is. The basso continuo is a main staple in a Baroque concerto. It is usually played by a cel
