For violinists: In L'estro Armonico, No. 8 by Vivaldi there is an improvisation section. How do you do it?

Question

I want to know the best way to do the improvisation sections. Thanks

Answer 1

Well, my friend, nobody is going to be able to teach you to improvise here in this forum. Typically, improvisation sections (like a cadenza in a concerto) are based on the material of the composition itself -- sort of a fantasy on the themes and motives. Most folks today do not improvise on the spot but instead work it out ahead of time. You will have to compose something -- do you think you are up to it?

EDIT:
I have taken a look at the score of this piece. Are you talking about the sections in the 3rd movement with the indication "simile" , where only chords in dotted half notes are given? If that is so, then what you are to do is play the 16th note triplet pattern in broken chords, in the same manner given just before the "simile" indication. I believe the first time that indication is given is measure 37 -- so you repeat the pattern given in measure 36, ACE ECA, in m37, G#BE EBG# etc. Is that what you are referring to? Does this help?