Concertino

In classical music a concertino is:

  • Concertino (composition) (or Konzertstück) is a short concerto freer in form. It normally takes the form of a one-movement musical composition for solo instrument and orchestra, though some concertinos are written in several movements played without a pause.
  • Concertino (group) — the smaller group of instruments in a concerto grosso.


In ballet Concertino refers to one of two ballets danced by New York City Ballet:

  • Concertino (Balanchine) by George Balanchine
  • Concertino (Robbins) by Jerome Robbins


ConCertino is also the name of a filk music convention held in Massachusetts.