Composer

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Selim Palmgren

Genre

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Concerto

Average_duration

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24:10

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

The Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 99/5, in A, was composed by Selim Palmgren, a Finnish composer, pianist, and conductor. The concerto was completed in 1925 and premiered on February 12, 1926, in Helsinki, Finland, with Palmgren himself as the soloist and Georg Schnéevoigt conducting the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. The concerto consists of three movements: Allegro moderato, Andante, and Allegro con brio. The first movement, Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and energetic piano solo, which is then joined by the orchestra. The movement features a beautiful and lyrical second theme, which is introduced by the strings. The movement ends with a virtuosic cadenza for the piano. The second movement, Andante, is a slow and melancholic piece that showcases the lyrical and expressive qualities of the piano. The movement begins with a hauntingly beautiful melody played by the piano, which is then taken up by the orchestra. The movement features a delicate and intricate interplay between the piano and the orchestra, with the piano often playing a supporting role to the orchestra. The final movement, Allegro con brio, is a fast and lively piece that brings the concerto to a thrilling conclusion. The movement begins with a playful and energetic piano solo, which is then joined by the orchestra. The movement features a number of virtuosic passages for the piano, including a dazzling cadenza towards the end of the movement. Overall, the Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 99/5, in A, is a beautiful and virtuosic work that showcases Palmgren's skill as both a composer and a pianist. The concerto is characterized by its lyrical melodies, intricate interplay between the piano and the orchestra, and virtuosic passages for the piano.

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