Composer

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Edouard Lalo

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1873

Average_duration

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24:44

Movement_count

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3

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The 'Violin Concerto in F major, Op. 20' is a three-movement concerto composed by French composer Edouard Lalo in 1873. The piece was premiered on February 7, 1874, in Paris, with the soloist Pablo de Sarasate and the composer conducting. The first movement, marked Allegro non troppo, begins with a lively and energetic orchestral introduction, followed by the solo violin's entrance with a virtuosic and lyrical theme. The movement features a dialogue between the soloist and the orchestra, with the violin showcasing its technical abilities through rapid runs, double stops, and arpeggios. The movement ends with a cadenza, a solo passage for the violin, which leads into the second movement. The second movement, marked Andantino quasi allegretto, is a lyrical and expressive interlude. The solo violin introduces a melancholic and nostalgic theme, which is then taken up by the orchestra. The movement features a beautiful and delicate dialogue between the soloist and the orchestra, with the violin showcasing its lyrical and expressive capabilities. The third movement, marked Allegro con fuoco, is a lively and energetic finale. The movement begins with a fast and rhythmic orchestral introduction, followed by the solo violin's entrance with a virtuosic and playful theme. The movement features a lively and dynamic dialogue between the soloist and the orchestra, with the violin showcasing its technical abilities through rapid runs, double stops, and arpeggios. The movement ends with a triumphant and virtuosic coda, bringing the concerto to a thrilling conclusion. The 'Violin Concerto in F major, Op. 20' is characterized by its virtuosic and lyrical solo violin writing, its beautiful orchestration, and its fusion of French and Spanish musical influences. The piece is considered one of Lalo's most significant works and a staple of the violin concerto repertoire.

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