Composer

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John La Montaine

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1958

Average_duration

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25:22

The Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 9, was composed by American composer John La Montaine in 1948. The piece was premiered on January 22, 1950, by the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, with the composer himself as the soloist. The concerto is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and rhythmic piano solo, which is soon joined by the orchestra. The movement features a playful and virtuosic piano part, with the orchestra providing a colorful and dynamic accompaniment. The second movement, marked Andante, is a lyrical and introspective piece, with the piano and orchestra engaging in a delicate and expressive dialogue. The movement features a beautiful and haunting melody, which is passed between the piano and various sections of the orchestra. The third movement, marked Allegro con brio, is a lively and energetic finale, with the piano and orchestra engaging in a thrilling and virtuosic exchange. The movement features a fast and rhythmic piano part, with the orchestra providing a lively and dynamic accompaniment. The concerto is characterized by its colorful and expressive orchestration, its virtuosic and playful piano part, and its lyrical and introspective moments. The piece showcases La Montaine's skill as a composer, as well as his deep understanding of the piano and its capabilities. The concerto has become a staple of the piano repertoire, and is widely regarded as one of La Montaine's most important works.

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