Composer

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Lowell Liebermann

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1992

Average_duration

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24:19

Movement_count

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3

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The Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, Op. 39, is a composition by American composer Lowell Liebermann. It was composed in 1992 and premiered on March 26, 1992, by the National Symphony Orchestra, with soloist James Galway and conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich. The concerto is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro, is characterized by its energetic and virtuosic flute writing, with the orchestra providing a lively and rhythmic accompaniment. The second movement, marked Adagio, is a lyrical and expressive aria for the flute, with the orchestra providing a lush and romantic backdrop. The final movement, marked Allegro vivace, is a lively and playful scherzo, with the flute and orchestra engaging in a spirited dialogue. Liebermann's Concerto for Flute and Orchestra is known for its technical demands on the soloist, as well as its lyrical and expressive qualities. The composer's use of tonality and traditional forms, combined with his modern harmonic language, creates a work that is both accessible and challenging for performers and audiences alike. The concerto has become a staple of the flute repertoire and is frequently performed in concert halls around the world.

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