Composer

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Edouard Lalo

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1878

Average_duration

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15:15

Movement_count

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3

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Fantaisie norveggienné is a composition for violin and orchestra by French composer Edouard Lalo. It was composed in 1878 and premiered on January 26, 1879, in Paris, with violinist Pablo de Sarasate as the soloist. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a slow introduction featuring the solo violin playing a lyrical melody. The orchestra then enters with a lively theme, which is developed throughout the movement. The solo violin is given ample opportunity to showcase its virtuosity, with fast runs and intricate passages. The second movement, marked Andantino, is a lyrical and melancholic interlude. The solo violin plays a mournful melody over a simple accompaniment from the orchestra. The movement is notable for its use of harmonics, which give the violin a haunting, ethereal quality. The final movement, marked Allegro maestoso, is a lively and energetic dance. The solo violin leads the orchestra in a series of lively and intricate melodies, with frequent changes in tempo and rhythm. The movement builds to a thrilling climax, with the soloist and orchestra trading virtuosic passages. Overall, Fantaisie norveggienné is a showcase for the solo violin, with Lalo's characteristic blend of lyricism and virtuosity. The piece is notable for its use of Norwegian folk melodies, which give it a distinctive flavor. It remains a popular work in the violin repertoire, and is frequently performed and recorded.

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