Composer

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Alexander Arutiunian

Genre

:

Concerto

Style

:

Concerto

Compose Date

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1988

Publication Date

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1988

Average_duration

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23:09

Movement_count

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4

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Alexander Arutiunian's 'Violin Concerto Armenia--88' is a three-movement concerto for violin and orchestra. It was composed in 1988 and premiered in the same year in Yerevan, Armenia, with the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Loris Tjeknavorian. The first movement, marked Allegro, begins with a lively and rhythmic theme introduced by the orchestra. The solo violin enters with a virtuosic cadenza, showcasing the technical abilities of the performer. The movement features a variety of moods and tempos, including a lyrical second theme and a playful section with pizzicato strings. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme, building to a dramatic conclusion. The second movement, marked Andante, is a slow and introspective section. The solo violin introduces a mournful melody, which is then taken up by the orchestra. The movement features lush harmonies and expressive phrasing, with the soloist often playing in a high register. The middle section of the movement features a solo cadenza, which leads into a haunting duet between the solo violin and clarinet. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme, fading away into a quiet conclusion. The final movement, marked Allegro vivace, is a lively and energetic section. The orchestra introduces a lively theme, which is then taken up by the solo violin. The movement features a variety of rhythmic patterns and playful melodies, with the soloist often playing in a virtuosic and flashy style. The middle section of the movement features a solo cadenza, which leads into a frenzied section with the orchestra. The movement ends with a return to the opening theme, building to a triumphant conclusion. Overall, Arutiunian's 'Violin Concerto Armenia--88' is a virtuosic and expressive work, showcasing the technical abilities of the soloist and the lush harmonies of the orchestra. The work draws on Armenian folk music and features a variety of moods and tempos, from lively and playful to introspective and mournful.

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