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Bohuslav Martinů's Double Concerto for Two String Orchestras, Piano, and Timpani (H. 271) was written in Switzerland in 1938 during deteriorating diplomatic relationships throughout Europe. Commissioned by Paul Sacher for the Basel Chamber Orchestra, it reflects intense impressions, from both the composer's personal life and the political ...
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz [n 1] (October 1 [O.S. September 18] 1903 – November 5, 1989) was a Ukrainian Jewish [1] [2] [3] and American pianist. Considered one of the greatest pianists of all time, [4] [5] [6] he was known for his virtuoso technique, timbre, and the public excitement engendered by his playing.
Sergei Prokofiev's Piano Sonata No. 8 in B ♭ major, Op. 84 is a sonata for solo piano, the third and longest of the three "war sonatas", with performances typically lasting around 30 minutes. He completed it in 1944 and dedicated it to his partner Mira Mendelson , who later became his second wife. [ 1 ]
Symphony for 2 horns, timpani and strings; Werner Thärichen. Timpani Concerto Op. 34 (1954) William Kraft. Concerto No. 1 for Timpani and Orchestra (1984) [2] Concerto No. 2 for Timpani and Orchestra ("The Grand Encounter") (2005) Gordon Jacob. Concerto for Timpani & Band (1984) Kurt Schwertsik. Timpani Concerto (1987-88) James Oliverio
A cadenza, for both timpani, opens the final movement. Occasionally it is set aside as a separate section of the concerto, but on most recordings, it is featured as part of the third movement. During the cadenza, both timpani engage in exchanges, whose character range from almost inaudible to deafeningly loud.
The sonata for violin and piano in G minor, L. 140, was written in 1917. It was the composer's last major composition and is notable for its brevity; a typical performance lasts about 13 minutes. The premiere took place on 5 May 1917, the violin part played by Gaston Poulet, with Debussy himself at the piano. It was his last public performance.
Allegretto in G major for violin or cello and piano, Op. 105 (published 1940) Sonata in F minor for clarinet and piano, Op. 109 (1943) Sonata in E minor for violin and piano, Op. 112 (1945) Trio in 3 Movements in E minor for violin, cello and piano, Op. 118 (1945) Sonata for flute and piano, Op. 120 (1946) Sonatina for treble recorder and piano ...
This gives way to mysterious statments of the violin melody in minor keys, interspersed with the opening figure of the horn theme. The music builds to a climax, with the orchestra playing this two-note figure fortissimo, before dying away unexpectedly. The recapitulation begins at bar 302, with the second theme returning at bar 350. The ...