Composer

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Mark Engebretson

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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2002

Average_duration

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12:05

Duo Concertante is a contemporary classical composition by American composer Mark Engebretson. The piece was composed in 2001 and premiered on March 1, 2002, at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The composition is written for violin and percussion and is divided into three movements. The first movement, titled "Fast and Rhythmic," is characterized by its energetic and driving rhythms. The violin and percussion parts are tightly interwoven, with the violin often playing fast, virtuosic passages while the percussion provides a steady, pulsing beat. The movement is marked by sudden shifts in dynamics and tempo, creating a sense of urgency and excitement. The second movement, "Slow and Expressive," is a stark contrast to the first. The violin plays long, lyrical lines while the percussion provides a subtle, atmospheric accompaniment. The movement is marked by a sense of introspection and contemplation, with the violin and percussion parts often playing in a call-and-response style. The final movement, "Fast and Furious," returns to the driving rhythms of the first movement. The violin and percussion parts are once again tightly interwoven, with the violin playing fast, virtuosic passages while the percussion provides a pulsing beat. The movement is marked by its frenetic energy and sense of urgency, building to a thrilling climax. Overall, Duo Concertante is a dynamic and exciting composition that showcases the virtuosity of both the violin and percussion. The piece is characterized by its rhythmic complexity, sudden shifts in dynamics and tempo, and interplay between the two instruments.

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