Composer

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Anton Rubinstein

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1851

Publication Date

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1858

Average_duration

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41:11

Anton Rubinstein's Piano Concerto No. 2 in F major, Op. 35, was composed in 1861 and premiered on October 15, 1864, in Leipzig, Germany. The concerto is divided into three movements: Allegro moderato, Andante, and Allegro vivace. The first movement, Allegro moderato, begins with a grand orchestral introduction, followed by the entrance of the piano with a virtuosic cadenza. The main theme is introduced by the piano and is developed throughout the movement. The second theme is introduced by the orchestra and is also developed by the piano. The movement ends with a brilliant coda. The second movement, Andante, is a lyrical and expressive adagio. The piano introduces the main theme, which is then taken up by the orchestra. The movement features a beautiful and delicate solo for the oboe, which is then echoed by the piano. The movement ends with a quiet and peaceful coda. The final movement, Allegro vivace, is a lively and energetic rondo. The piano introduces the main theme, which is then developed throughout the movement. The movement features a virtuosic cadenza for the piano, followed by a brilliant coda. Rubinstein's Piano Concerto No. 2 is characterized by its virtuosic piano writing, grand orchestral sound, and lyrical melodies. The concerto showcases Rubinstein's skill as both a pianist and a composer, and it remains a popular work in the piano concerto repertoire.

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