Composer

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Camille Saint-Saëns

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1869

Average_duration

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29:24

Movement_count

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3

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Camille Saint-Saëns composed his Piano Concerto No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 29 in 1869. The concerto premiered on February 9, 1869, at the Salle Pleyel in Paris, with the composer himself as the soloist. The concerto is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a grand orchestral introduction, followed by the entrance of the piano. The piano and orchestra engage in a lively dialogue, with the piano displaying virtuosic runs and arpeggios. The second theme is introduced by the strings, and the movement ends with a brilliant coda. The second movement, marked Andante, is a lyrical and introspective piece. The piano introduces the main theme, which is then taken up by the orchestra. The movement features a beautiful solo for the cello, accompanied by the piano. The movement ends quietly, with the piano playing a delicate arpeggio. The third movement, marked Allegro non troppo, is a lively and energetic piece. The piano and orchestra engage in a playful dialogue, with the piano displaying its virtuosic abilities once again. The movement features a beautiful solo for the clarinet, accompanied by the piano. The movement ends with a brilliant coda, with the piano and orchestra engaging in a final display of virtuosity. The Piano Concerto No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 29 is characterized by its virtuosic piano writing, lyrical melodies, and brilliant orchestration. The concerto is a testament to Saint-Saëns' skill as a composer and pianist, and remains a popular work in the piano concerto repertoire.

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