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Arthur Honegger ‘Concerto da camera’: An Unusual Duo

Arthur Honegger: Concerto da camera Context Composed in 1948 after a commission from American patron Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge, Concerto da camera is a concerto with the unusual combination of soloists. Using an English Horn (Cor Anglais) and flute as the soloists, and a string orchestra as the accompaniment, Concerto da Read more…

By Alex Burns, 2 days ago
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Frédéric Chopin ‘Rondo à la Krakowiak’: A Traditional Dance

Frédéric Chopin: Rondo à la Krakowiak Context Composed in 1828 whilst Chopin was in Warsaw studying under Józef Elsner, Rondo à la Krakowiak was the composer’s second attempt at composing for an orchestra and piano. Dedicated to Princess Anna Zofia Sapieha, this work for solo piano and orchestra has remained Read more…

By Alex Burns, 2 days ago
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Antonio Vivaldi ‘Flute Concerto No.1’: La Tempesta di Mare

Antonio Vivaldi: Flute Concerto No.1  La Tempesta di Mare (RV 433) Context Subtitled ‘The Storm at Sea’, Antonio Vivaldi’s First Flute Concerto was the start of his collection of six concertos for the instrument. Published c.1720s, the concerto was one of many concertos that Vivaldi wrote that brought the concerto Read more…

By Alex Burns, 6 days5 days ago
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Alexander Scriabin ‘Piano Concerto’: Passionate Piano 

Alexander Scriabin: Piano Concerto  Context Composed when he was just 24 years old, Alexander Scriabin’s Piano Concerto was the first of his works to use an orchestra, as well as being the only concerto that he wrote. Although a majority of the concerto was composed in 1896, it wasn’t until Read more…

By Alex Burns, 6 days5 days ago
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Luigi Boccherini ‘Cello Concerto No.9’: Cheeky Cello

Luigi Boccherini: Cello Concerto No.9 Context Composed during the late 1760s-early 1770s, Luigi Boccherini’s Ninth Cello Concerto is perhaps his most well-known out of the twelve he composed. A dedicated and talented cellist himself, Boccherini enjoyed writing for the instrument, and was able to perform his work before taking it Read more…

By Alex Burns, 1 month ago
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Nino Rota ‘Harp Concerto’: Dancing Strings

Nino Rota: Harp Concerto Context Although famed for his film scores, Nino Rota also wrote a collection of other works that were not linked to film. His 1947 Harp Concerto is a fantastic example of Rota’s sensitive and lyrical writing as he composes for a naturally elegant instrument. The concerto Read more…

By Alex Burns, 1 month ago
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ‘Bassoon Concerto’: Bold Bassoon

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Bassoon Concerto Context Composed in 1774, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Bassoon Concerto is a staple in bassoon repertory. Written when Mozart was just 18 years old, the concerto was the first he wrote for a woodwind instrument. The bassoon gained much popularity in the 16th century, with composers Read more…

By Alex Burns, 2 months2 months ago
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ‘Andante for Flute & Orchestra’: Second Try 

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Andante for Flute & Orchestra  K.315 Context Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his Andante for Flute & Orchestra in 1778, after a commission came through from Ferdinand De Jean. De Jean also commissioned K.313, also known as Flute Concerto No.1 in G major. However, the issue was that Read more…

By Alex Burns, 2 months2 months ago
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Ernst von Dohnányi ‘Piano Concerto No.1’: Drama and Intensity

Ernst von Dohnányi: Piano Concerto No.1 Context As well as being a great pianist and conductor, Ernst von Dohnányi (1877-1960) is most fondly remembered for being a composer. He composed a number of works that were largely popular during his time, although most but his chamber works seem to be Read more…

By Alex Burns, 2 months2 months ago
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Edvard Grieg ‘Piano Concerto in A’: A Bold Trio of Music

Edvard Grieg: Piano Concerto in A Context Edvard Grieg composed his famous Piano Concerto in 1868, and remained the only completed concerto by the composer. Grieg was the intended soloist for the 1869 premiere in Copenhagen, however the 25-year old composer had another commitment. Edmond Neupert was drafted in as Read more…

By Alex Burns, 2 months2 months ago

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