The Piano Concerto in C minor, Op. 12, is a three-movement composition for piano and orchestra by French composer Gabriel Pierné. The piece was completed in early 1887, shortly after Pierné returned to Paris from a three year stay in Rome.[1][2]
Dedicated to Marie-Aimée Roger-Miclos, well known as an interpreter of the music of Saint-Saëns, it was modelled on that composer's already popular Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22. The most obvious similarity between the two works is in the overall design with a scherzo in the central position place usually occupied by a slow movement. The first movement, however, is entirely Pierné's own, even if the imposing 'Maestoso' introduction does owe something to Saint Saëns. [...] The 'Allegro scherzando,' on the other hand, clearly derives from the Saint-Saëns model, which has the same tempo heading, is in the same key of E flat major and in the same 6/8 metre. There are melodic similarities too. It is no less engaging for that in its elfin rhythms, its brilliant piano writing and its deft scoring for orchestra, not least horn and trumpet.[1]
However, the work has also been suggested by Larner and BBC Music Magazine critic Christopher Dingle as inspiration for the works of Sergei Rachmaninoff.[1][5] Larner commented, "It is remarkable more for its anticipation of Rachmaninoff, who comes to mind again in the main 'Allegro deciso,' not in the first theme but when the piano introduces the splendid E-flat-major melody which is to dominate the middle section of the movement and inspire its broad central climax."[1]
Despite noting comparisons to Saint-Saëns, Bryce Morrison of Gramophone said the piece had "a scintillating character of its own" and specifically praised the second movement, saying, "Only a puritan could resist the second-movement 'Scherzando,' where a jaunty theme is sent spinning through a maze of sparkling Christmas-tree elaboration."[4] In the All Music Guide to Classical Music, Adrian Corleonis likened the work to Pierné's own Fantaisie-ballet for Piano and Orchestra (1885), commenting, "If not great music, it is well made, often spurred by robust gaiety, and of engaging freshness." Corleonis added, "...[they] are imposing examples, their mock seriousness yielding to caressing lyricism."[2]
Conversely, Andrew Clements of The Guardian called the work "a curiously bombastic mix of Saint-Saëns and Tchaikovsky" and added "I find its winsomeness hard to take, though others might be more tolerant."[6]
Referencesedit
^ abcdefLarner, Gerald (2011). Pierné: Piano Concerto, Divertissements sure un Theme Pastoral, Suites from 'Ramuntcho,' Marche des petits solidest de plomb (CD liner notes). Chandos Records. p. 5-6.
^Norris, Geoffrey (February 3, 2011). "Pierné: Piano Concerto, CD review". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
^ abMorrison, Bryce (March 2011). "Pierné Piano Concerto". Gramophone. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
^Dingle, Christopher (January 20, 2012). "Pierné: Piano Concerto". BBC Music Magazine. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
^Clements, Andrew (January 6, 2011). "Pierné: Piano Concerto; Ramuntcho Suites Nos 1 & 2; etc – review". The Guardian. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
Bibliographyedit
Corleonis, Adrian (2005). Woodstra, Chris; Brennan, Gerald; Schrott, Allen (eds.). All Music Guide to Classical Music: The Definitive Guide to Classical Music. Backbeat Books. ISBN0879308656.
January 01, 1970
piano, concerto, pierné, piano, concerto, minor, three, movement, composition, piano, orchestra, french, composer, gabriel, pierné, piece, completed, early, 1887, shortly, after, pierné, returned, paris, from, three, year, stay, rome, contents, composition, st. The Piano Concerto in C minor Op 12 is a three movement composition for piano and orchestra by French composer Gabriel Pierne The piece was completed in early 1887 shortly after Pierne returned to Paris from a three year stay in Rome 1 2 Contents 1 Composition 1 1 Style and influences 1 2 Instrumentation 2 Reception 3 References 4 BibliographyComposition editLasting roughly twenty minutes in performance the concerto is composed in three movements 1 Allegro Scherzando Final Style and influences editThe concerto has been compared to the music of fellow French composer Camille Saint Saens specifically his Piano Concerto No 2 in G minor 1 3 4 In the CD liner notes to conductor Juanjo Mena s recording of the Piano Concerto with the BBC Philharmonic music critic Gerald Larner expanded on the Saint Saens comparison saying Dedicated to Marie Aimee Roger Miclos well known as an interpreter of the music of Saint Saens it was modelled on that composer s already popular Piano Concerto No 2 in G minor Op 22 The most obvious similarity between the two works is in the overall design with a scherzo in the central position place usually occupied by a slow movement The first movement however is entirely Pierne s own even if the imposing Maestoso introduction does owe something to Saint Saens The Allegro scherzando on the other hand clearly derives from the Saint Saens model which has the same tempo heading is in the same key of E flat major and in the same 6 8 metre There are melodic similarities too It is no less engaging for that in its elfin rhythms its brilliant piano writing and its deft scoring for orchestra not least horn and trumpet 1 However the work has also been suggested by Larner and BBC Music Magazine critic Christopher Dingle as inspiration for the works of Sergei Rachmaninoff 1 5 Larner commented It is remarkable more for its anticipation of Rachmaninoff who comes to mind again in the main Allegro deciso not in the first theme but when the piano introduces the splendid E flat major melody which is to dominate the middle section of the movement and inspire its broad central climax 1 Instrumentation edit The work is scored for solo piano and an orchestra consisting of two flutes two oboes two clarinets two bassoons four French horns two trumpets three trombones timpani tambour and strings violins I amp II violas violoncellos and double basses Reception editDespite noting comparisons to Saint Saens Bryce Morrison of Gramophone said the piece had a scintillating character of its own and specifically praised the second movement saying Only a puritan could resist the second movement Scherzando where a jaunty theme is sent spinning through a maze of sparkling Christmas tree elaboration 4 In the All Music Guide to Classical Music Adrian Corleonis likened the work to Pierne s own Fantaisie ballet for Piano and Orchestra 1885 commenting If not great music it is well made often spurred by robust gaiety and of engaging freshness Corleonis added they are imposing examples their mock seriousness yielding to caressing lyricism 2 Conversely Andrew Clements of The Guardian called the work a curiously bombastic mix of Saint Saens and Tchaikovsky and added I find its winsomeness hard to take though others might be more tolerant 6 References edit a b c d e f Larner Gerald 2011 Pierne Piano Concerto Divertissements sure un Theme Pastoral Suites from Ramuntcho Marche des petits solidest de plomb CD liner notes Chandos Records p 5 6 a b Corleonis p 1003 Norris Geoffrey February 3 2011 Pierne Piano Concerto CD review The Daily Telegraph Retrieved February 25 2015 a b Morrison Bryce March 2011 Pierne Piano Concerto Gramophone Retrieved February 25 2015 Dingle Christopher January 20 2012 Pierne Piano Concerto BBC Music Magazine Retrieved February 25 2015 Clements Andrew January 6 2011 Pierne Piano Concerto Ramuntcho Suites Nos 1 amp 2 etc review The Guardian Retrieved February 25 2015 Bibliography editCorleonis Adrian 2005 Woodstra Chris Brennan Gerald Schrott Allen eds All Music Guide to Classical Music The Definitive Guide to Classical Music Backbeat Books ISBN 0879308656 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Piano Concerto Pierne amp oldid 1180703854, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
