Composer

:

Norbert Moret

Genre

:

Concerto

Style

:

Concerto

Compose Date

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1988

Average_duration

:

19:35

Movement_count

:

3

Movement ....

The 'Concerto for violin & orchestra En rêve' is a contemporary classical composition by Swiss composer Norbert Moret. The piece was composed in 2007 and premiered on March 15, 2008, by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, with violinist Renaud Capuçon as the soloist. The concerto is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct character and mood. The first movement, marked "Lent et rêveur" (slow and dreamy), begins with a haunting melody played by the solo violin, accompanied by delicate, shimmering strings. The music gradually builds in intensity, with the soloist exploring the full range of the instrument, from delicate, ethereal passages to virtuosic runs and soaring melodies. The movement ends with a return to the dreamy opening theme, fading away into silence. The second movement, marked "Vif et rythmé" (lively and rhythmic), is a lively dance in triple meter, with a playful, syncopated rhythm and a lively, folk-like melody. The solo violin takes center stage once again, with the orchestra providing a lively, rhythmic accompaniment. The movement builds to a frenzied climax before coming to a sudden stop. The final movement, marked "Lent et expressif" (slow and expressive), is a lyrical and introspective meditation on the themes of the first movement. The solo violin once again takes center stage, with the orchestra providing a lush, romantic accompaniment. The music builds to a powerful climax before fading away into a quiet, introspective coda. Overall, the 'Concerto for violin & orchestra En rêve' is a hauntingly beautiful and deeply expressive work, showcasing the virtuosity of the solo violin and the lush, romantic sound of the orchestra. Moret's use of dreamy, ethereal melodies and folk-like dance rhythms creates a unique and captivating musical landscape, making this concerto a standout work in the contemporary classical repertoire.

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