Composer

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Clara Wieck Schumann

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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May 1847 - Jun 1847

Publication Date

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1994

Average_duration

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13:33

Clara Wieck Schumann's 'Konzertsatz in F minor' is a single-movement piano concerto that was composed in 1847. It was premiered on March 9, 1847, in Leipzig, Germany, with Clara Schumann as the soloist and Felix Mendelssohn conducting the Gewandhaus Orchestra. The 'Konzertsatz in F minor' is a highly virtuosic work that showcases Clara Schumann's technical and expressive abilities as a pianist. The piece is structured in a sonata form, with an exposition, development, and recapitulation. The opening theme is a dramatic and intense melody played by the piano, which is then echoed by the orchestra. The second theme is more lyrical and delicate, played by the piano with a gentle accompaniment from the orchestra. The development section is characterized by a series of virtuosic passages for the piano, which are interspersed with orchestral interludes. The recapitulation brings back the opening theme, but with some variations, and the second theme is played in a different key. The coda is a brilliant display of technical prowess for the piano, with rapid arpeggios and runs that lead to a dramatic conclusion. The 'Konzertsatz in F minor' is a significant work in Clara Schumann's oeuvre, as it is one of the few pieces she composed for orchestra. It is also notable for its emotional intensity and technical demands, which reflect Clara Schumann's own virtuosic abilities as a pianist. The piece is a testament to Clara Schumann's talent as a composer and performer, and it remains a popular work in the piano repertoire today.

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