Composer

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Stephen Paulus

Genre

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Concerto

Compose Date

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2004

Average_duration

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27:26

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Stephen Paulus' Grand Concerto is a three-movement work for trumpet and orchestra. It was composed in 1995 and premiered on March 1, 1996, by the Minnesota Orchestra with soloist Manny Laureano and conductor Eiji Oue. The first movement, marked "Allegro," is characterized by its energetic and rhythmic drive. The trumpet soloist introduces the main theme, which is then developed and expanded upon by the orchestra. The movement features virtuosic passages for the soloist, as well as moments of lyricism and introspection. The second movement, marked "Adagio," is a slow and contemplative meditation. The trumpet soloist plays a mournful melody over a lush and atmospheric orchestral accompaniment. The movement builds to a powerful climax before subsiding into a quiet and reflective coda. The final movement, marked "Allegro con brio," is a lively and exuberant romp. The trumpet soloist and orchestra engage in a playful and virtuosic dialogue, with the soloist showcasing their technical prowess in a series of dazzling runs and flourishes. The movement ends with a triumphant and celebratory coda. Overall, Paulus' Grand Concerto is a showcase for the trumpet soloist, highlighting both their technical abilities and their expressive range. The work is characterized by its rhythmic vitality, lush orchestration, and emotional depth.

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