Composer

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Anton Arensky

Genre

:

Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1891

Average_duration

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21:13

Movement_count

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4

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Anton Arensky's Concerto for violin & orchestra in A minor, Op. 54, was composed in 1891 and premiered in St. Petersburg the same year. The concerto is divided into three movements: Allegro moderato, Adagio, and Finale: Allegro vivace. The first movement, Allegro moderato, begins with a dramatic orchestral introduction before the solo violin enters with a lyrical melody. The movement features virtuosic passages for the soloist, as well as moments of dialogue between the violin and orchestra. The second movement, Adagio, is a lyrical and expressive aria for the violin, accompanied by lush harmonies from the orchestra. The final movement, Finale: Allegro vivace, is a lively and energetic dance, featuring a playful theme that is passed between the violin and orchestra. Arensky's concerto is characterized by its Romantic style, with lush harmonies, expressive melodies, and virtuosic passages for the soloist. The work also showcases Arensky's skill as an orchestrator, with colorful and dynamic writing for the orchestra. The concerto has become a staple of the violin repertoire, admired for its technical demands and expressive beauty.

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