Piano Concerto (Paderewski)
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The Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 17, is the only piano concerto written by the Polish composer and pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski. It was written in the composer's twenties, with the first movement dating back to 1882,[1] although the majority of the work was composed in 1888 and scored in 1889. After its completion, the composer showed the concerto to his friend Saint-Saëns, who admired it, and especially the andante movement.[2] It premiered the same year in Vienna, achieving great success, where it was conducted by Hans Richter.
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Piano Concerto | |
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by Ignacy Jan Paderewski | |
Key | A minor |
Opus | 17 |
Period | Romantic |
Composed | 1888 (1888) |
Movements | 3 |
Premiere | |
Date | 1 August 1889 (1889-20-01) |
Location | Vienna |
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The work was dedicated to Paderewski's teacher[3] Theodor Leschetizky.