Concerto
Romantic works
Definition
A large-scale work for solo instrument and orchestra, typically in three movements (fast–slow–fast). The piano concerto is one of the most significant genres of the Classical and Romantic eras, combining the expressive potential of the solo piano with the colour and power of the orchestra.
Historical Context
The piano concerto demands both technical command and the ability to project through an orchestra. Dvořák's Piano Concerto in G minor (Op.33) is noted for its unusual treatment of the solo part, which often takes an interior, chamber-music role rather than the virtuoso prominence typical of the Romantic concerto.
Works (30)
- Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971: I. Allegro Key F major
- Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971: II. Andante Key D minor
- Italian Concerto in F major, BWV 971: III. Presto Key F major
- Concerto for 2 Harpsichords in E♭ major, F. 46 Key E♭ major
- Piano Concerto, Op. 38 – I. Allegro appassionato
- Piano Concerto, Op. 38 – II. Canzone: Moderato
- Piano Concerto, Op. 38 – III. Allegro molto
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19: I. Allegro con brio Key B♭ major
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19: II. Adagio Key E♭ major
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19: III. Rondo Key B♭ major
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: I. Allegro con brio Key C major
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: II. Largo Key A♭ major
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15: III. Rondo Key C major
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: I. Allegro con brio Key C minor
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: II. Largo Key E major
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op. 37: III. Rondo Key C minor
- Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: I. Allegro moderato Key G major
- Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: II. Andante con moto Key E minor
- Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58: III. Rondo Key G major
- Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 Emperor: I. Allegro Key E♭ major
- Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 Emperor: II. Adagio un poco mosso Key B major
- Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73 Emperor: III. Rondo Key E♭ major
- Piano Concerto
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15: I. Maestoso Key D minor
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15: II. Adagio Key B♭ major
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15: III. Rondo Key D minor
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83: I. Allegro non troppo Key B♭ major
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83: II. Allegro appassionato Key D minor
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83: III. Andante Key B♭ major
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83: IV. Allegretto grazioso Key B♭ major