Composer

:

Harald Genzmer

Genre

:

Concerto

Style

:

Concerto

Compose Date

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1963

Average_duration

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20:43

Movement_count

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4

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Harald Genzmer's Piano Concertino No. 2 is a three-movement work for piano and orchestra. It was composed in 1953 and premiered on October 22, 1954, in Stuttgart, Germany, with the composer conducting the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra and pianist Hans Richter-Haaser as the soloist. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and rhythmic theme in the orchestra, which is then taken up by the piano. The soloist introduces a contrasting lyrical theme, which is developed throughout the movement. The orchestra and piano engage in a lively dialogue, with the piano often playing virtuosic runs and arpeggios. The second movement, marked Andante, is a lyrical and introspective interlude. The piano introduces a gentle and melancholic theme, which is then taken up by the orchestra. The soloist explores various variations of the theme, accompanied by delicate and transparent orchestration. The final movement, marked Allegro vivace, is a lively and energetic finale. The orchestra introduces a playful and syncopated theme, which is then taken up by the piano. The soloist engages in a virtuosic display of technical prowess, with rapid runs and arpeggios. The movement ends with a triumphant and joyful coda. Genzmer's Piano Concertino No. 2 is characterized by its lyrical and playful themes, virtuosic piano writing, and transparent orchestration. The work showcases the composer's mastery of both the piano and orchestral idioms, as well as his ability to create engaging and memorable melodies.

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