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)
- Organ Concerto in A minor, BWV 593 (after Vivaldi) Key A minor
- Organ Concerto in C major, BWV 594 (after Vivaldi) Key C major
- Organ Concerto in C major, BWV 595 (after Johann Ernst) Key C major
- Organ Concerto in D minor, BWV 596 (after Vivaldi) Key D minor
- Organ Concerto in G major, BWV 592 (after Johann Ernst) Key G major
- Concerto for Four Harpsichords in A minor, BWV 1065 Key A minor
- Concerto for Three Harpsichords No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1063 Key D minor
- Concerto for Three Harpsichords No. 2 in C major, BWV 1064 Key C major
- 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 Two Harpsichords No. 1 in C minor, BWV 1060 Key C minor
- Concerto for Two Harpsichords No. 2 in C major, BWV 1061 Key C major
- Concerto for Two Harpsichords No. 3 in C minor, BWV 1062 Key C minor
- Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D minor, BWV 1052 Key D minor
- Harpsichord Concerto No. 2 in E major, BWV 1053 Key E major
- Harpsichord Concerto No. 3 in D major, BWV 1054 Key D major
- Harpsichord Concerto No. 4 in A major, BWV 1055 Key A major
- Harpsichord Concerto No. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056 Key F minor
- Harpsichord Concerto No. 6 in F major, BWV 1057 Key F major
- Harpsichord Concerto No. 7 in G minor, BWV 1058 Key G minor
- 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