Composer

:

André Mathíeu

Genre

:

Concerto

Style

:

Concerto

Compose Date

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Feb 1943

Average_duration

:

26:34

Movement_count

:

3

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The "Concerto de Québec" is a piano concerto composed by André Mathieu, a Canadian composer and pianist. The concerto was composed in 1943 when Mathieu was only 19 years old. It was premiered on February 8, 1944, by the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, with the composer himself as the soloist. The concerto is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro, is characterized by its energetic and virtuosic piano writing. The orchestra provides a lively accompaniment, with the brass and percussion sections adding a sense of grandeur to the music. The second movement, marked Andante, is a lyrical and introspective section that showcases the composer's gift for melody. The piano takes on a more subdued role, with the orchestra providing a delicate and sensitive accompaniment. The final movement, marked Allegro con fuoco, is a fiery and exuberant section that brings the concerto to a thrilling conclusion. The piano writing is once again virtuosic, with the orchestra providing a driving and energetic accompaniment. The "Concerto de Québec" is a work of great technical and musical complexity. It is a testament to Mathieu's prodigious talent as a composer and pianist, and it has become one of the most beloved works in the Canadian classical music repertoire. The concerto is notable for its fusion of classical and jazz elements, as well as its use of folk melodies from Quebec. It is a work of great emotional depth and intensity, and it continues to captivate audiences around the world.

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