Piano Concerto No. 1 (Saint-Saëns)
editThe Piano Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 17, was composed by Camille Saint-Saëns in 1858 when the composer was 23. The piece was dedicated to Marie Jaëll, a former student of his. It is the first piano concerto ever written by a major French composer.
Piano Concerto in D major | |
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No. 1 | |
by Camille Saint-Saëns | |
Camille Saint-Saëns | |
Key | D major |
Composed | 1858 |
Dedication | Marie Jaëll |
Movements | Three ( Andante • Andante sostenuto quasi adagio • Allegro con fuoco ) |
Scoring | Piano • Orchestra |
Instrumentation
editThe work is scored for the solo piano and an orchestra comprising of two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, timpani, and a string section.
Movements
editThe work is divided in to three movements:
- Andante
- Andante sostenuto quasi adagio
- Allegro con fuoco