Composer

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Vagn Holmboe

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1940

Average_duration

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21:53

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Chamber Concerto No. 2, Op. 20 is a composition by Danish composer Vagn Holmboe. It was composed in 1949 and premiered on January 22, 1950, in Copenhagen, Denmark. The concerto is written for a chamber ensemble consisting of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, percussion, and strings. The concerto is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro, is characterized by its lively and energetic rhythms. The movement begins with a rhythmic motif played by the strings, which is then taken up by the winds and brass. The movement features a number of solo passages for various instruments, including the flute, oboe, and clarinet. The second movement, marked Adagio, is a slow and contemplative piece. The movement begins with a mournful melody played by the strings, which is then taken up by the winds and brass. The movement features a number of solo passages for various instruments, including the horn and trumpet. The third movement, marked Allegro molto, is a fast and lively piece. The movement begins with a rhythmic motif played by the strings, which is then taken up by the winds and brass. The movement features a number of solo passages for various instruments, including the trombone and percussion. Overall, Chamber Concerto No. 2, Op. 20 is characterized by its use of complex rhythms and harmonies, as well as its virtuosic solo passages. The concerto is considered to be one of Holmboe's most important works, and it has been performed and recorded by numerous ensembles around the world.

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