Developing from the work of Arcangelo Corelli and Antonio Vivaldi in the late 17th and early 18th century, the work of Bach's sons, especially CPE Bach, was critical in transforming this genre into its modern form.
Bela Bartok wrote a piece with the name of this genre for Orchestra, which many hold to be his closest attempt at writing a 'full' symphony. Developing from the work of Arcangelo Corelli and Antonio Vivaldi in the late 17th and early 18th century, the work of Bach's sons, especially CPE Bach, was critical in transforming this genre into its modern form. Mozart wrote a total of 4 pieces of this genre for the horn, whilst Richard Strauss produced one for oboe, and Ralph Vaughn Williams, one for the tuba. FTP, name this genre of music which features prominently a solo instrument against an orchestra, famous examples of which include Rachmaninoff's 2nd and 3rd ones for the piano.
Bela Bartok wrote a piece with the name of this genre for Orchestra, which many hold to be his closest attempt at writing a 'full' symphony.
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