Composer

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Alberto Ginastera

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1968

Average_duration

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32:00

Movement_count

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3

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Alberto Ginastera's 'Cello Concerto No. 1, Op. 36' is a three-movement work for solo cello and orchestra. It was composed in 1968 and premiered on August 23, 1970, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with the composer conducting the Buenos Aires Philharmonic Orchestra and the soloist, Aurora Natola-Ginastera, the composer's wife. The first movement, marked 'Espressione', begins with a slow and melancholic cello solo, which is then joined by the orchestra. The movement is characterized by its lyrical and expressive melodies, which are contrasted with more rhythmic and energetic sections. The cello is given ample opportunity to showcase its virtuosity, with fast runs and intricate passages. The second movement, marked 'Scherzo fantastico', is a lively and playful scherzo. The cello and orchestra engage in a lively dialogue, with the cello often taking on a more percussive role. The movement is characterized by its rhythmic complexity and use of irregular meters, as well as its use of folk-inspired melodies. The final movement, marked 'Adagissimo', is a slow and introspective movement. The cello begins with a mournful solo, which is then joined by the orchestra. The movement is characterized by its use of dissonant harmonies and its exploration of the cello's lower register. The movement builds to a powerful climax before ending with a quiet and reflective coda. Overall, Ginastera's 'Cello Concerto No. 1' is a virtuosic and expressive work that showcases the cello's range and versatility. It is characterized by its use of folk-inspired melodies, rhythmic complexity, and dissonant harmonies, as well as its exploration of the cello's expressive capabilities.

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