Cello Concerto (Finzi)
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The Cello Concerto in A minor, Op 40, was composed by Gerald Finzi
in 1955.
The piece is in three movements:
The concerto was written as the result of a request by John Barbirolli
, and first performed by Barbirolli and the Hallé Orchestra, with Christopher Bunting
as the soloist at the Cheltenham Music Festival
on 19th July, 1955.
Gerald Finzi
Gerald Raphael Finzi was a British composer. Finzi is best known as a song-writer, but also wrote in other genres...
in 1955.
The piece is in three movements:
- I. Allegro moderato
- II. Andante quieto
- III. RondoRondoRondo, and its French equivalent rondeau, is a word that has been used in music in a number of ways, most often in reference to a musical form, but also to a character-type that is distinct from the form...
: Adagio - Allegro giocoso
The concerto was written as the result of a request by John Barbirolli
John Barbirolli
Sir John Barbirolli, CH was an English conductor and cellist. Born in London, of Italian and French parentage, he grew up in a family of professional musicians. His father and grandfather were violinists...
, and first performed by Barbirolli and the Hallé Orchestra, with Christopher Bunting
Christopher Bunting
Christopher Bunting was an internationally renowned English cellist.Elder son of Sheldon Bunting MBE. Born London 8.8.1924. He was educated at Westminster School. MBE 2000, making him and Arthur Hugh Bunting the third generation of his family to be honoured. His three marriages ended in divorce...
as the soloist at the Cheltenham Music Festival
Cheltenham Music Festival
The Cheltenham Music Festival is one of the oldest music festivals in Britain, held annually in Cheltenham in June/July since 1945. The festival is renowned for premieres of contemporary music, hosting over 250 music premieres as of July 2004....
on 19th July, 1955.