Composer

:

Boris Blacher

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Divertimento

Average_duration

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10:00

Movement_count

:

7

Movement ....

Boris Blacher's 'Divertimento for trumpet, trombone & piano, Op. 31' is a three-movement chamber work that was composed in 1950. The piece was premiered on May 17, 1951, in Berlin, Germany, by the ensemble of the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra. The first movement, marked Allegro, is a lively and playful piece that features a call-and-response between the trumpet and trombone. The piano provides a rhythmic accompaniment that adds to the overall energy of the movement. The second movement, marked Andante, is a slower and more contemplative piece that showcases the lyrical capabilities of the trumpet and trombone. The piano provides a gentle and supportive accompaniment that allows the soloists to shine. The final movement, marked Allegro vivace, is a fast and energetic piece that brings the work to a thrilling conclusion. The trumpet and trombone engage in a lively dialogue, with the piano providing a driving and rhythmic accompaniment. Blacher's 'Divertimento' is characterized by its use of playful and virtuosic writing for the trumpet and trombone. The work is also notable for its use of rhythmic and harmonic complexity, which adds to the overall excitement and energy of the piece. The work is a testament to Blacher's skill as a composer, and it remains a popular and frequently performed work in the chamber music repertoire.

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