Harald Genzmer
Concerto for percussion & orchestra
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Composer:Harald GenzmerGenre:ConcertoStyle:ConcertoCompose Date:1978Average_duration:23:31Movement_count:4Movement ....Harald Genzmer's Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra is a three-movement work that was composed in 1958. The piece was premiered on October 23, 1958, in Stuttgart, Germany, with the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hans Müller-Kray. The concerto is scored for a solo percussionist and a full orchestra, including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and rhythmic theme played by the orchestra. The solo percussionist enters with a series of virtuosic passages, showcasing the range and versatility of the percussion instruments. The movement features a call-and-response structure between the soloist and the orchestra, with the percussionist often leading the way. The second movement, marked Adagio, is a slow and lyrical section that features the marimba and vibraphone. The soloist plays a haunting melody over a lush orchestral accompaniment, creating a dreamy and introspective atmosphere. The movement builds to a climax before fading away into a quiet and reflective coda. The final movement, marked Allegro vivace, is a fast and energetic section that showcases the percussionist's technical prowess. The movement features a lively and syncopated theme that is passed between the soloist and the orchestra. The percussionist performs a series of intricate and challenging rhythms on a variety of instruments, including the snare drum, timpani, and xylophone. The movement builds to a thrilling conclusion, with the soloist and orchestra playing in unison. Overall, Genzmer's Concerto for Percussion and Orchestra is a dynamic and engaging work that highlights the versatility and expressive potential of percussion instruments. The piece is characterized by its rhythmic complexity, virtuosic solo passages, and lush orchestration. It remains a popular and frequently performed work in the percussion repertoire.More....
