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Instrumentation: violin (solo), strings, harpsichord (basso continuo)
CD 1, Tracks 63-67, Duration 3:15
63) Spring has come
The first phrase of the ritornello is presented
by the string orchestra (tutti).
:23 Closing phrase in a syncopated rhythm.
64) Song of the birds
This first solo section consists of a solo violin with two
supporting violins. Bird songs are imitated with trills in the
high register and repeated notes.
:33 Return of tutti with second phrase of ritornello.
65) Murmuring streams
Flowing water is represented by running passages in the violins
and cellos.
:23 Return of tutti with second phrase of ritornello.
66) Thunder and lightning
String tremolos and rapidly moving ascending scales introduce the
solo violin.
:26 Return of tutti with second phrase of ritornello (in minor).
67) Song of the birds
Solo violin with two supporting violins. Bird songs are imitated
with trills in the high register and repeated notes (in minor
key).
:17 Tutti, with variation of opening phrase which ends in a major
key.
:27 Running passages in solo violin accompanied by the continuo
(harpsichord).
:41 Closing phrase of ritornello is presented by the tutti in a
major key.