Composer

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Sherban Lupu

Genre

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Chamber

Compose Date

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October 10, 1932

Average_duration

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11:08

Fantaisie concertante is a composition for violin and orchestra, composed by Sherban Lupu. The piece was composed in 1983 and premiered on May 17, 1984, in Bucharest, Romania, with the composer as the soloist and the Romanian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra conducted by Ludovic Bács. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and energetic theme played by the solo violin. The orchestra then enters with a contrasting theme, which is developed throughout the movement. The solo violin and orchestra engage in a dialogue, with the violin showcasing its virtuosic abilities. The movement ends with a cadenza for the solo violin. The second movement, marked Andante, is a lyrical and expressive adagio. The solo violin introduces a melancholic theme, which is then taken up by the orchestra. The movement features a beautiful and emotional violin solo, which is accompanied by the orchestra in a delicate and sensitive manner. The final movement, marked Allegro vivace, is a lively and energetic finale. The movement begins with a fast and rhythmic theme played by the orchestra, which is then taken up by the solo violin. The violin and orchestra engage in a playful and virtuosic dialogue, with the violin showcasing its technical abilities. The movement ends with a brilliant and exciting coda. The characteristics of Fantaisie concertante are its virtuosic violin writing, lyrical and expressive melodies, and playful and energetic rhythms. The piece showcases the composer's mastery of orchestration and his ability to create a dialogue between the soloist and the orchestra. The piece is a challenging and rewarding work for both the soloist and the orchestra, and it has become a staple of the violin repertoire.

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