concerto
noun
con·cer·to
kən-ˈcher-(ˌ)tō 
also -ˈchər-
plural concerti
kən-ˈcher-(ˌ)tē
also -ˈchər-
or concertos
: a piece for one or more soloists and orchestra with three contrasting movements
a violin concerto
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May 28, 7:30 p.m. (recitals), May 29-31, 2:30 p.m. (recitals) and 7:30 p.m. (concertos); June 1, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. (recitals).
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James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
Strouse also composed orchestral works, chamber music, piano concertos, and an opera.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Nine finalists performed concertos in the competition, sponsored by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
During the program at the Philharmonic, one composer gave an evangelistic speech about how her concerto had been inspired by the climate crisis.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025
Strouse also composed orchestral works, chamber music, piano concertos, and an opera.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Nine finalists performed concertos in the competition, sponsored by the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 3 May 2025
During the program at the Philharmonic, one composer gave an evangelistic speech about how her concerto had been inspired by the climate crisis.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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“Concerto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concerto. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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concerto
noun
con·cer·to
kən-ˈchert-ō
plural concerti
-(ˌ)ē
or concertos
or concertos
: a piece for one or more soloists and orchestra usually in three movements
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