Composer

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Johann Nepomuk Hummel

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1799

Publication Date

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ca. 1960

Average_duration

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18:32

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Johann Nepomuk Hummel composed his Mandolin Concerto in G major, S. 28 in 1799. The piece premiered in Vienna, Austria, in the same year. The concerto is divided into three movements: Allegro moderato, Andante con variazioni, and Rondo: Allegro. The first movement, Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and cheerful melody played by the orchestra. The mandolin enters with a virtuosic solo, showcasing the instrument's agility and brightness. The movement features a dialogue between the mandolin and the orchestra, with the mandolin often leading the way. The movement ends with a cadenza, a solo passage for the mandolin, which displays the performer's technical abilities. The second movement, Andante con variazioni, is a set of variations on a simple and elegant theme. The mandolin introduces the theme, which is then developed and transformed by the orchestra. The variations range from delicate and lyrical to more dramatic and intense. The movement ends with a solo cadenza for the mandolin, which leads seamlessly into the final movement. The third movement, Rondo: Allegro, is a lively and energetic finale. The mandolin and orchestra engage in a playful and joyful dialogue, with the mandolin often taking the lead. The movement features several virtuosic passages for the mandolin, including a cadenza towards the end. The concerto ends with a triumphant and exuberant coda. Hummel's Mandolin Concerto in G major is characterized by its virtuosic and expressive writing for the mandolin, as well as its lively and cheerful melodies. The piece showcases the mandolin's unique sound and capabilities, and is a testament to Hummel's skill as a composer.

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