Composer

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Aubert Lemeland

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Average_duration

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13:35

Concerto funèbre, Op. 151 A la mémoire de William Schuman is a composition by French composer Aubert Lemeland. The piece was composed in 1992 as a tribute to the American composer William Schuman, who had passed away the previous year. The concerto was premiered on November 14, 1992, by the Orchestre National de Lorraine, conducted by Jacques Mercier, with violin soloist Jean-Jacques Kantorow. The concerto is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked "Lento," begins with a mournful violin solo, which is then joined by the orchestra. The movement is characterized by its somber and melancholic tone, with the violin and orchestra trading off mournful melodies. The second movement, marked "Allegro," is more lively and energetic, with the violin taking on a more virtuosic role. The movement is characterized by its rhythmic drive and playful melodies. The final movement, marked "Lento," returns to the mournful tone of the first movement, with the violin and orchestra trading off mournful melodies once again. The movement ends with a quiet, introspective coda. The concerto is characterized by its use of traditional tonality and its lyrical melodies. Lemeland's use of the violin as a solo instrument is particularly effective, as the instrument is able to convey both the mournful and playful aspects of the piece. The concerto is also notable for its use of orchestration, with Lemeland using the full range of the orchestra to create a rich and varied sound. Overall, Concerto funèbre, Op. 151 A la mémoire de William Schuman is a moving tribute to a great composer, and a testament to Lemeland's skill as a composer. Its combination of mournful and playful melodies, along with its use of traditional tonality and effective orchestration, make it a powerful and memorable work.

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