Composer

:

Arthur Bliss

Genre

:

Concerto

Style

:

Concerto

Compose Date

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1955

Publication Date

:

1956

First Performance

:

May 11, 1955

Average_duration

:

39:07

Movement_count

:

3

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Arthur Bliss composed his Concerto for violin and orchestra, Op. 79, F. 111 in 1955. The piece was premiered on October 25, 1955, by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, with soloist Alfredo Campoli and conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent. The concerto is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and rhythmic theme introduced by the orchestra. The solo violin enters with a lyrical melody, which is developed throughout the movement. The second movement, marked Andante espressivo, is a slow and introspective section, featuring a hauntingly beautiful melody played by the solo violin. The final movement, marked Allegro energico, is a lively and energetic section, featuring virtuosic passages for the solo violin and a lively and rhythmic accompaniment from the orchestra. The concerto is characterized by its lyrical melodies, rhythmic vitality, and virtuosic passages for the solo violin. Bliss's use of orchestration is particularly noteworthy, with the orchestra providing a rich and colorful accompaniment to the solo violin. The concerto is also notable for its use of traditional forms and structures, such as sonata form in the first movement and rondo form in the final movement. Overall, Bliss's Concerto for violin and orchestra, Op. 79, F. 111 is a masterful work that showcases the virtuosity of the solo violin while also highlighting the composer's skillful use of orchestration and traditional forms.

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