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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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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ‘Rondo for Piano and Orchestra’: Bold Beginnings

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Rondo for Piano and Orchestra Context Supposedly composed in 1782, around the same time as some of his popular late concertos, Rondo for Piano and Orchestra is a lively work that showcases the composer’s flair for melodic writing. There is still much speculation as to why this Read more…

By Alex Burns, 2 months2 months ago
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Miriam Hyde ‘Piano Concerto No.1’: Bold Piano

Miriam Hyde: Piano Concerto No.1 Context Composed in 1933 when she was just 20 years old, Miriam Hyde’s Piano Concerto No.1 was structured from a similar work that was for two pianos. Hailing from Adelaide, Australia, Hyde moved to London in 1932 to study at the Royal College of Music. Read more…

By Alex Burns, 3 months2 months ago
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Franz Liszt ‘Totentanz’: Dance of the Dead

Franz Liszt: Totentanz Context Completed in 1849, Totentanz (‘Dance of the Dead’) is a fiery work for solo piano and orchestra by Hungarian composer, Franz Liszt. The work is primarily based on the Dies irae melody, which Liszt takes and develops into a powerful set of variations. Liszt was known Read more…

By Alex Burns, 4 months2 months ago
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Herbert Howells ‘Elegy’: A Touching Tribute

Herbert Howells: Elegy Context Herbert Norman Howells was born in Lydney, Gloucestershire on 17th October 1892. After beginning to learn piano and organ at home with his parents, Howells continued his musical studies at the prestigious Royal College of Music, London. Here, Howells studied under the likes of Hubert Parry Read more…

By Alex Burns, 4 months2 months ago
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Camille Saint-Saëns ‘Cello Concerto No. 1’: A Cut Above the Rest

Camille Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 Context Composed for cellist Auguste Tolbecque in 1872, Camille Saint-Saëns’ First Cello Concerto is still regarded as one of the most successful of its kind. During a time where instruments such as the piano and violin were often centre stage at concerts, Tolbecque was Read more…

By Alex Burns, 5 months2 months ago
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Ralph Vaughan Williams ‘Concerto for Two Pianos’: Devilish Duo

Ralph Vaughan Williams: Concerto for Two Pianos Context Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Concerto for Two Pianos was originally composed as a standard concerto for solo piano. Vaughan Williams wrote the work between 1926-1930, and it was first performed in 1933 with Adrian Boult conducting. Technically adventurous and devilishly difficult to perform, Read more…

By Alex Burns, 5 months2 months ago
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John Rutter ‘The Beatles Concerto’: A Homage to Romanticism

John Rutter: The Beatles Concerto Context Although largely known for his choral and vocal works, John Rutter has also composed an interesting collection of orchestral works. His three movement concerto for two pianos: The Beatles Concerto, is based on various Beatles songs. The style of this work is reminiscent of the romantic and Read more…

By Alex Burns, 5 months2 months ago
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George Gershwin ‘I Got Rhythm Variations’: Where Next?

George Gershwin: I Got Rhythm Variations Context Composed largely during a three-week holiday in Palm Beach, George Gershwin’s I Got Rhythm Variations was premiered in January 1934. As the title suggests, the basis of this piece comes from Gershwin’s hit song I Got Rhythm, which featured in the musical Girl Read more…

By Alex Burns, 5 months2 months ago
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Clara Wieck-Schumann ‘Piano Concerto in A minor’: Teenage Kicks

Clara Wieck-Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor Context Clara Wieck-Schumann completed her only piano concerto in 1835, when she was aged 15. Already an accomplished touring concert pianist by age 11, Wieck was no stranger to the piano, thus making her Piano Concerto in A minor a true test of Read more…

By Alex Burns, 5 months2 months ago

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