Composer

:

Franz Xaver Scharwenka

Genre

:

Concerto

Style

:

Concerto

Compose Date

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1881

Average_duration

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38:54

Movement_count

:

3

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Franz Xaver Scharwenka's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 56, was composed in 1891 and premiered in Berlin on January 15, 1892. The concerto is divided into three movements: Allegro patetico, Andante, and Allegro non troppo. The first movement, Allegro patetico, begins with a dramatic orchestral introduction, followed by the piano's entrance with a virtuosic cadenza. The movement is characterized by its intense and passionate melodies, with the piano and orchestra engaging in a dialogue throughout. The second movement, Andante, is a lyrical and introspective adagio, featuring a beautiful and expressive piano melody accompanied by the orchestra. The final movement, Allegro non troppo, is a lively and energetic rondo, with the piano and orchestra engaging in a playful and joyful dialogue. Scharwenka's concerto is known for its technical demands on the pianist, with its virtuosic passages and complex fingerings. However, it is also characterized by its beautiful melodies and emotional depth, particularly in the second movement. The concerto is a testament to Scharwenka's skill as a composer and his ability to create music that is both technically challenging and emotionally engaging.

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