Composer

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Bohuslav Martinu

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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Jun 1938

First Performance

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Aug 5, 1948

Average_duration

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20:53

Movement_count

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3

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Bohuslav Martinu's Concertino for piano and orchestra, H. 269, was composed in 1938 during the composer's time in Paris. The piece was premiered on January 28, 1939, in Paris, with the composer himself as the soloist and conducted by Charles Munch. The Concertino is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and rhythmic piano solo, which is then joined by the orchestra. The movement features a playful and energetic dialogue between the piano and the orchestra, with the piano often taking on a virtuosic role. The second movement, marked Lento, is a slow and lyrical interlude. The piano opens with a gentle and melancholic melody, which is then taken up by the strings. The movement is characterized by its expressive and emotional quality, with the piano and orchestra engaging in a tender and introspective dialogue. The final movement, marked Poco allegro, is a lively and energetic finale. The movement opens with a playful and syncopated piano solo, which is then taken up by the orchestra. The movement features a lively and rhythmic dialogue between the piano and the orchestra, with the piano often taking on a virtuosic role. The Concertino is characterized by Martinu's distinctive style, which blends elements of neoclassicism, jazz, and Czech folk music. The piece is marked by its lively rhythms, playful melodies, and virtuosic piano writing. The Concertino is a testament to Martinu's skill as a composer and his ability to blend diverse musical influences into a cohesive and engaging work.

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