Composer

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Bechara El Khoury

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1981

Average_duration

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11:18

Poème for piano & orchestra No. 2, Op. 22 is a composition by the Lebanese-French composer Bechara El Khoury. It was composed in 1991 and premiered on May 22, 1992, in Paris, France, with the Orchestre National de France conducted by Charles Dutoit and the pianist Jean-Philippe Collard. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement, marked "Lento," is a somber and introspective introduction, with the piano and orchestra trading off melancholic melodies. The second movement, marked "Allegro," is a lively and rhythmic scherzo, with the piano and orchestra engaging in a playful dialogue. The final movement, marked "Lento," returns to the introspective mood of the first movement, with the piano and orchestra exploring a series of hauntingly beautiful melodies. The piece is characterized by its lush orchestration, with El Khoury making full use of the orchestra's colors and textures to create a rich and evocative sound world. The piano is also given a prominent role, with the soloist often engaging in virtuosic displays of technique and expression. Overall, Poème for piano & orchestra No. 2, Op. 22 is a powerful and emotionally charged work, showcasing El Khoury's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both technically impressive and deeply moving.

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