Composer

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Sergey Rachmaninov

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1926

Average_duration

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26:43

Movement_count

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3

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Sergey Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 4 in G minor, Op. 40 was composed in 1926 and premiered on November 17, 1926, in Philadelphia, with the composer as the soloist and Leopold Stokowski conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra. The concerto is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro vivace, begins with a dramatic orchestral introduction, followed by the entrance of the piano with a virtuosic cadenza. The main theme is introduced by the piano and is developed throughout the movement. The second theme is more lyrical and is played by the strings. The movement ends with a brilliant coda. The second movement, marked Largo, is a beautiful and melancholic adagio. The piano introduces the main theme, which is then taken up by the strings. The movement is characterized by its lush harmonies and expressive melodies. The piano and orchestra engage in a dialogue, with the piano playing a series of variations on the main theme. The third movement, marked Allegro vivace, is a lively and energetic finale. The piano and orchestra engage in a playful dialogue, with the piano playing a series of virtuosic passages. The main theme is introduced by the piano and is developed throughout the movement. The movement ends with a brilliant coda. The Piano Concerto No. 4 is characterized by its lush harmonies, expressive melodies, and virtuosic piano writing. It is considered one of Rachmaninov's most challenging works for the piano, requiring great technical skill and musical sensitivity from the soloist. The concerto is also notable for its use of unconventional harmonies and rhythms, which give it a unique and modern sound.

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