Composer

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Geirr Tveitt

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1927

Average_duration

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20:58

Movement_count

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3

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Geirr Tveitt's Piano Concerto No. 1 in F major, Op. 5 is a three-movement work for solo piano and orchestra. It was composed in 1928 and premiered on February 22, 1930, in Oslo, Norway, with the composer as the soloist and the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Johan Halvorsen. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and rhythmic theme in the orchestra, which is then taken up by the piano. The movement features a number of contrasting themes and moods, including a lyrical second theme and a more dramatic and intense development section. The movement ends with a virtuosic cadenza for the soloist. The second movement, marked Andante, is a lyrical and introspective interlude. The piano introduces a simple and melancholic theme, which is then developed and elaborated upon by the orchestra. The movement features a number of delicate and expressive solos for the woodwinds and strings, as well as a brief but powerful climax before returning to the original theme. The final movement, marked Allegro con brio, is a lively and energetic rondo. The movement features a catchy and playful main theme, which is then contrasted with a more lyrical and expressive second theme. The movement also includes a number of virtuosic passages for the soloist, as well as a brief but dramatic cadenza before the final coda. Overall, Tveitt's Piano Concerto No. 1 is a highly virtuosic and expressive work that showcases the composer's skill as both a pianist and an orchestrator. The work is characterized by its lively rhythms, lyrical melodies, and dramatic contrasts, as well as its use of Norwegian folk music and other nationalistic elements.

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