Composer

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Charles Villiers Stanford

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1879 - 1880

Average_duration

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27:36

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

The 'Cello Concerto in D minor' is a composition by Charles Villiers Stanford, a prominent Irish composer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The concerto was composed in 1919 and premiered on May 5, 1921, in London, with the cellist Felix Salmond as the soloist. The concerto is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a somber and melancholic theme played by the solo cello. The orchestra then enters with a more lively and rhythmic theme, which is developed throughout the movement. The solo cello and orchestra engage in a dialogue, with the cello often playing virtuosic passages and the orchestra providing a rich and colorful accompaniment. The second movement, marked Adagio, is a lyrical and expressive aria for the cello. The orchestra provides a delicate and sensitive accompaniment, with the strings playing soft and shimmering chords. The cello sings a beautiful and poignant melody, which is developed and elaborated upon throughout the movement. The third movement, marked Allegro molto, is a lively and energetic finale. The orchestra opens with a lively and rhythmic theme, which is taken up by the solo cello. The movement is characterized by its virtuosic passages and rapid-fire exchanges between the soloist and orchestra. The concerto ends with a triumphant and exuberant coda. The 'Cello Concerto in D minor' is a work of great emotional depth and technical virtuosity. It showcases the expressive and lyrical qualities of the cello, as well as its ability to play fast and intricate passages. The concerto is also notable for its rich and colorful orchestration, with the orchestra providing a lush and varied accompaniment to the solo cello. Overall, the 'Cello Concerto in D minor' is a masterpiece of the cello repertoire and a testament to Stanford's skill as a composer.

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