Ortofon Cadenza MC BlackMC Cadenza BlackCadenza (from Italian: meaning "cadence") refers to a section in a concerto where the orchestra stops playing, allowing the soloist to perform alone in free time, without a strict, regular rhythm. A cadenza can be either written out or improvised. It is usually the most elaborate and virtuosic passage the soloist plays throughout the entire piece. At the end of the cadenza, the orchestra re enters and typically brings the movement to a