Composer

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Johann Nepomuk Hummel

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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ca. 1816

Publication Date

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ca. 1821

Average_duration

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26:53

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Johann Nepomuk Hummel's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 85, is a three-movement work for piano and orchestra. It was composed in 1816 and premiered in Leipzig in 1819, with Hummel himself as the soloist. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a dramatic orchestral introduction before the piano enters with a virtuosic solo passage. The movement features a lyrical second theme and a development section that showcases the pianist's technical abilities. The second movement, marked Larghetto, is a beautiful and expressive slow movement. The piano introduces a simple, singing melody that is then taken up by the orchestra. The movement features several variations on this theme, with the piano and orchestra trading off in a dialogue-like fashion. The final movement, marked Allegro agitato, is a lively and energetic rondo. The piano and orchestra engage in a playful back-and-forth, with the piano introducing a catchy main theme that is then developed and varied throughout the movement. The concerto ends with a thrilling coda that showcases the pianist's virtuosity. Hummel's Piano Concerto in A minor is characterized by its technical demands on the soloist, as well as its beautiful melodies and expressive lyricism. The work is a testament to Hummel's skill as both a composer and a pianist, and remains a beloved piece in the piano concerto repertoire.

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