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[[File:Carlos Chavez.jpg|thumb|Carlos Chávez in 1937]]
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'''''Concerto for Piano with Orchestra''''' is a [[piano concerto]] by the Mexican composer [[Carlos Chávez]], written between 1938 and 1940.
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'''Concerto for Piano with Orchestra''' is a composition by the Mexican composer [[Carlos Chávez]], written between 1938 and 1940.


==History==
==History==
Early in 1938 Chávez received a grant from the [[John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation]], which provided support for the composition of a Piano Concerto {{harv|Parker|1983|loc=85}}. He set to work in the spring of 1938, finishing the [[short score]] by the end of the year. Resumption of work on the orchestration, however, was only possible in October 1940, and Chávez put the final touches on the score on 31 December of that year. The concerto was premiered by [[Eugene List]] with the [[New York Philharmonic Orchestra]] under the direction of [[Dimitri Mitropoulos]] on 1 January 1942. The European premiere was given by Tom Bromley and the [[BBC Symphony Orchestra]] conducted by Sir [[Adrian Boult]] on 6 September of the same year. The Mexican premiere did not take place until 13 August 1943, with [[Claudio Arrau]] and the [[National Symphony Orchestra (Mexico)#Mexican Symphony Orchestra|Orquesta Sinfónica de México]] conducted by Chávez himself ({{harvnb|González|1993|loc=26}}; {{harvnb|Nordyke|1982|loc=98}}).
Early in 1938 Chávez received a grant from the [[John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation]], which provided support for the composition of a Piano Concerto.{{sfn|Parker|1983|p=85}} He set to work in the spring of 1938, finishing the [[short score]] by the end of the year. Resumption of work on the orchestration, however, was only possible in October 1940, and Chávez put the final touches on the score on 31 December of that year. The concerto was premiered by [[Eugene List]] with the [[New York Philharmonic Orchestra]] under the direction of [[Dimitri Mitropoulos]] on 1 January 1942. The European premiere was given by Tom Bromley and the [[BBC Symphony Orchestra]] conducted by Sir [[Adrian Boult]] on 6 September of the same year. The Mexican premiere did not take place until 13 August 1943, with [[Claudio Arrau]] and the [[National Symphony Orchestra (Mexico)#Mexican Symphony Orchestra|Orquesta Sinfónica de México]] conducted by Chávez himself.{{sfn|González|1993|p=26}}{{sfn|Nordyke|1982|p=98}}


Chávez revised the score in 1969 {{harv|Parker|1983|loc=147}}.
Chávez revised the score in 1969.{{sfn|Parker|1983|p=147}}


==Instrumentation==
==Instrumentation==
The concerto is scored for solo piano and an orchestra consisting of {{harv|González|1993|loc=36}}:
The concerto is scored for solo piano and an orchestra consisting of:{{sfn|González|1993|p=36}}
*Piccolo
* Piccolo
*Two flutes
* Two flutes
*Two oboes
* Two oboes
*Cor anglais
* Cor anglais
*Two clarinets
* Two clarinets
*Two bassoons
* Two bassoons
*Contrabassoon
* Contrabassoon
*Four horns
* Four horns
*Two trumpets
* Two trumpets
*Bass trombone
* Bass trombone
*Tuba
* Tuba
*Timpani
* Timpani
*Three percussionists
* Three percussionists
**Glockenspiel, side drum, suspended cymbal, woodblock
** Glockenspiel, side drum, suspended cymbal, woodblock
**Tenor drum, crash cymbals, maracas, claves
** Tenor drum, crash cymbals, maracas, claves
**Xylophone, tambourine, bass drum, large gong
** Xylophone, tambourine, bass drum, large gong
*Celesta
* Celesta
*Harp
* Harp
*Strings
* Strings


==Analysis==
==Analysis==
The concerto has three movements, played without any breaks:
The concerto has three movements, played without any breaks:
#Largo non troppo – Allegro agitato – Largo non troppo
# Largo non troppo – Allegro agitato – Largo non troppo
#Molto lento – Poco meno lento – Andante tranquillo
# Molto lento – Poco meno lento – Andante tranquillo
#Finale: Allegro non troppo
# Finale: Allegro non troppo
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The first movement represents two-thirds of the entire concerto, and is in a modified [[Sonata form|sonata-allegro]] form with a thirty-bar introduction and a [[cadenza]] linking the end of the [[Recapitulation (music)|recapitulation]] to the [[Coda (music)|coda]] {{harv|González|1993|loc=29, 38}}. The movement is modal, predominantly in E [[Phrygian mode|Phrygian]] with excursions to F and G, eventually returning to E Phrygian but with a final cadence on the [[subdominant]], A {{harv|Gonzáles|1993|loc=31}}.


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The first movement represents two-thirds of the entire concerto, and is in a modified [[Sonata form|sonata-allegro]] form with a thirty-bar introduction and a [[cadenza]] linking the end of the [[Recapitulation (music)|recapitulation]] to the [[Coda (music)|coda]].{{sfn|González|1993|pp=29, 38}} The movement is modal, predominantly in E [[Phrygian mode|Phrygian]] with excursions to F and G, eventually returning to E Phrygian but with a final cadence on the [[subdominant]], A.{{sfn|González|1993|p=31}}
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The second, [[Slow movement (music)|slow movement]] has two main parts, which are preceded by an introduction and concluded with a [[Canon (music)|canonic]] coda. Harmonically the movement is dominated by [[Quartal and quintal harmony|quartal harmonies]], anchored over pedals of A (bridging from the first movement), D (beginning with and continuing through most of the second section), and G from b. 1221 to the end of the movement. Motivic material is closely related to that of the first movement ({{harvnb|González|1993|loc=38–40}}; {{harvnb|Nordyke|1982|loc=119–20}}.


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The second, [[Slow movement (music)|slow movement]] has two main parts, which are preceded by an introduction and concluded with a [[Canon (music)|canonic]] coda. Harmonically the movement is dominated by [[Quartal and quintal harmony|quartal harmonies]], anchored over pedals of A (bridging from the first movement), D (beginning with and continuing through most of the second section), and G from b. 1221 to the end of the movement. Motivic material is closely related to that of the first movement.{{sfn|González|1993|pp=38–40}}{{sfn|Nordyke|1982|pp=119–20}}
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The [[Finale (music)|finale]] is characterized by rhythmic drive and intensity, using interrupting rests and short motives to create a sense of instability and tension. It falls into three sections with a coda. The first two parts present distinct thematic material, while the third part combines the substance of the first two parts while adding new material of its own. Harmonically, the movement is largely [[Polymodal chromaticism|polymodal]], moving in the concluding section to F{{Music|sharp}} major {{harv|González|1993|loc=42–43, 45–46}}.

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The [[Finale (music)|finale]] is characterized by rhythmic drive and intensity, using interrupting rests and short motives to create a sense of instability and tension. It falls into three sections with a coda. The first two parts present distinct thematic material, while the third part combines the substance of the first two parts while adding new material of its own. Harmonically, the movement is largely [[Polymodal chromaticism|polymodal]], moving in the concluding section to F{{Music|sharp}} major.{{sfn|González|1993|pp=42–43, 45–46}}


==Discography==
==Discography==
*Eugene List, piano; [[Vienna State Opera|Vienna State Opera Orchestra]], Carlos Chávez, cond. 1 sound disc: 33⅓ rpm. monaural, 12 in. [[Westminster Records|Westminister]] WST 17030. New York: Westminster Records, 1963 (reissued on LP, [[ABC Records|Westminster Gold]], stereo, WGS-8324. New York: ABC 1976). Reissued as part of ''Carlos Chávez: The Composer Conducts''. CD recording, 2 discs: digital, stereo., monaural, 4¾ in. [Germany]: MCA Millennium Classics, 1996.
* Eugene List, piano; [[Vienna State Opera|Vienna State Opera Orchestra]], Carlos Chávez, cond. 1 sound disc: 33⅓ rpm. monaural, 12 in. [[Westminster Records|Westminster]] WST 17030. New York: Westminster Records, 1963 (reissued on LP, [[ABC Records|Westminster Gold]], stereo, WGS-8324. New York: ABC 1976). Reissued as part of ''Carlos Chávez: The Composer Conducts''. CD recording, 2 discs: digital, stereo., monaural, 4¾ in. [Germany]: MCA Millennium Classics, 1996.
*María Teresa Rodríguez, piano; [[Philharmonia Orchestra|New Philharmonia Orchestra]], [[Eduardo Mata]], cond. Recorded 1978. LP recording 1 sound disc: 33⅓ rpm, stereo, 12 in. RCA Red Seal ARL1-3341. New York: RCA, 1979.
* María Teresa Rodríguez, piano; [[Philharmonia Orchestra|New Philharmonia Orchestra]], [[Eduardo Mata]], cond. Recorded 1978. LP recording 1 sound disc: 33⅓ rpm, stereo, 12 in. RCA Red Seal ARL1-3341. New York: RCA, 1979.
*Jorge Federico Osorio, piano; [[National Symphony Orchestra (Mexico)|Mexico National Symphony Orchestra]], [[Carlos Miguel Prieto]], cond., recorded Sala Nezahualcóyotl, Centro Cultural Universitario [[National Autonomous University of Mexico|UNAM]], México, D.F. 7–9 March 2011. CD recording. 1 disc: 4¾ in., stereo. Chicago: Cedille Records, 2013.
* Jorge Federico Osorio, piano; [[National Symphony Orchestra (Mexico)|Mexico National Symphony Orchestra]], [[Carlos Miguel Prieto]], cond., recorded Sala Nezahualcóyotl, Centro Cultural Universitario [[National Autonomous University of Mexico|UNAM]], México, D.F. 7–9 March 2011. CD recording. 1 disc: 4¾ in., stereo. Chicago: Cedille Records, 2013.
*''Carlos Chávez: Dos conciertos''. Jorge Federico Osorio, piano; Pablo Roberto Diemecke, violin; [[National Symphony Orchestra (Mexico)|Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de México]], [[Enrique Diemecke|Enrique Arturo Diemecke]], conductor. CD recording, 1 disc, 4¾ in., stereo. Spartacus SDX27299. Clásicos Mexicanos. Mexico: Spartacus, 2001.
* ''Carlos Chávez: Dos conciertos''. Jorge Federico Osorio, piano; Pablo Roberto Diemecke, violin; [[National Symphony Orchestra (Mexico)|Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de México]], [[Enrique Diemecke|Enrique Arturo Diemecke]], conductor. CD recording, 1 disc, 4¾ in., stereo. Spartacus SDX27299. Clásicos Mexicanos. Mexico: Spartacus, 2001.


==References==
==References==
{{reflist|20em}}
===Cited sources===
* {{wikicite|ref={{harvid|González|1993}}|reference=González, Ruben O. 1993. "Carlos Chávez's Concerto for Piano with Orchestra: A Spiritual Fusion of the Ancient and the Modern". DMA diss. Cincinnati: University of Cincinnati.}}
* {{wikicite|ref={{harvid|González|1993}}|reference=González, Ruben O. 1993. "Carlos Chávez's Concerto for Piano with Orchestra: A Spiritual Fusion of the Ancient and the Modern". DMA diss. Cincinnati: University of Cincinnati.}}
* {{wikicite|ref={{harvid|Nordyke|1982}}|reference=Nordyke, Diane. 1982. "The Piano Works of Carlos Chávez". PhD diss. Lubbock: Texas Tech University.}}
* {{wikicite|ref={{harvid|Nordyke|1982}}|reference=Nordyke, Diane. 1982. "The Piano Works of Carlos Chávez". PhD diss. Lubbock: Texas Tech University.}}
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==
* {{wikicite|ref={{harvid|Fuller|1942}}|reference=Fuller, Donald. 1942. "Americans to the Fore: New York, 1941–42". ''Modern Music'' 19, no. 3 (March–April): 110–11.}}
* Fuller, Donald. 1942. "Americans to the Fore: New York, 1941–42". ''Modern Music'' 19, no. 3 (March–April): 110–11.
* {{wikicite|ref={{harvid|García Morillo|1960}}|reference=García Morillo, Roberto. 1960. ''Carlos Chávez: Vida y obra''. Tierra Firme. México: Fondo de Cultura Económica. {{ISBN|968-16-0222-6}}.}}
* García Morillo, Roberto. 1960. ''Carlos Chávez: Vida y obra''. Tierra Firme. México: Fondo de Cultura Económica. {{ISBN|968-16-0222-6}}.
* {{wikicite|ref={{harvid|McPhee|1942}}|reference=[[Colin McPhee|McPhee, Colin]]. 1942. "Scores and Records". ''Modern Music'' 20, no. 1 (November–December): 51.}}
* [[Colin McPhee|McPhee, Colin]]. 1942. "Scores and Records". ''Modern Music'' 20, no. 1 (November–December): 51.
* {{wikicite|ref={{harvid|Straus|1942}}|reference=Straus, Noel. 1942. "Chavez Concerto by Philharmonic". ''The New York Times'' (2 January): 24.}}
* Straus, Noel. 1942. "Chavez Concerto by Philharmonic". ''The New York Times'' (2 January): 24.


==External links==
==External links==
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Carlos Chávez in 1937

Concerto for Piano with Orchestra is a piano concerto by the Mexican composer Carlos Chávez, written between 1938 and 1940.

History

[edit]

Early in 1938 Chávez received a grant from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, which provided support for the composition of a Piano Concerto.[1] He set to work in the spring of 1938, finishing the short score by the end of the year. Resumption of work on the orchestration, however, was only possible in October 1940, and Chávez put the final touches on the score on 31 December of that year. The concerto was premiered by Eugene List with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Dimitri Mitropoulos on 1 January 1942. The European premiere was given by Tom Bromley and the BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Adrian Boult on 6 September of the same year. The Mexican premiere did not take place until 13 August 1943, with Claudio Arrau and the Orquesta Sinfónica de México conducted by Chávez himself.[2][3]

Chávez revised the score in 1969.[4]

Instrumentation

[edit]

The concerto is scored for solo piano and an orchestra consisting of:[5]

  • Piccolo
  • Two flutes
  • Two oboes
  • Cor anglais
  • Two clarinets
  • Two bassoons
  • Contrabassoon
  • Four horns
  • Two trumpets
  • Bass trombone
  • Tuba
  • Timpani
  • Three percussionists
    • Glockenspiel, side drum, suspended cymbal, woodblock
    • Tenor drum, crash cymbals, maracas, claves
    • Xylophone, tambourine, bass drum, large gong
  • Celesta
  • Harp
  • Strings

Analysis

[edit]

The concerto has three movements, played without any breaks:

  1. Largo non troppo – Allegro agitato – Largo non troppo
  2. Molto lento – Poco meno lento – Andante tranquillo
  3. Finale: Allegro non troppo

The first movement represents two-thirds of the entire concerto, and is in a modified sonata-allegro form with a thirty-bar introduction and a cadenza linking the end of the recapitulation to the coda.[6] The movement is modal, predominantly in E Phrygian with excursions to F and G, eventually returning to E Phrygian but with a final cadence on the subdominant, A.[7]

The second, slow movement has two main parts, which are preceded by an introduction and concluded with a canonic coda. Harmonically the movement is dominated by quartal harmonies, anchored over pedals of A (bridging from the first movement), D (beginning with and continuing through most of the second section), and G from b. 1221 to the end of the movement. Motivic material is closely related to that of the first movement.[8][9]

The finale is characterized by rhythmic drive and intensity, using interrupting rests and short motives to create a sense of instability and tension. It falls into three sections with a coda. The first two parts present distinct thematic material, while the third part combines the substance of the first two parts while adding new material of its own. Harmonically, the movement is largely polymodal, moving in the concluding section to F♯ major.[10]

Discography

[edit]
  • Eugene List, piano; Vienna State Opera Orchestra, Carlos Chávez, cond. 1 sound disc: 33⅓ rpm. monaural, 12 in. Westminster WST 17030. New York: Westminster Records, 1963 (reissued on LP, Westminster Gold, stereo, WGS-8324. New York: ABC 1976). Reissued as part of Carlos Chávez: The Composer Conducts. CD recording, 2 discs: digital, stereo., monaural, 4¾ in. [Germany]: MCA Millennium Classics, 1996.
  • María Teresa Rodríguez, piano; New Philharmonia Orchestra, Eduardo Mata, cond. Recorded 1978. LP recording 1 sound disc: 33⅓ rpm, stereo, 12 in. RCA Red Seal ARL1-3341. New York: RCA, 1979.
  • Jorge Federico Osorio, piano; Mexico National Symphony Orchestra, Carlos Miguel Prieto, cond., recorded Sala Nezahualcóyotl, Centro Cultural Universitario UNAM, México, D.F. 7–9 March 2011. CD recording. 1 disc: 4¾ in., stereo. Chicago: Cedille Records, 2013.
  • Carlos Chávez: Dos conciertos. Jorge Federico Osorio, piano; Pablo Roberto Diemecke, violin; Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de México, Enrique Arturo Diemecke, conductor. CD recording, 1 disc, 4¾ in., stereo. Spartacus SDX27299. Clásicos Mexicanos. Mexico: Spartacus, 2001.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Parker 1983, p. 85.
  2. ^ González 1993, p. 26.
  3. ^ Nordyke 1982, p. 98.
  4. ^ Parker 1983, p. 147.
  5. ^ González 1993, p. 36.
  6. ^ González 1993, pp. 29, 38.
  7. ^ González 1993, p. 31.
  8. ^ González 1993, pp. 38–40.
  9. ^ Nordyke 1982, pp. 119–20.
  10. ^ González 1993, pp. 42–43, 45–46.

Cited sources

[edit]
  • González, Ruben O. 1993. "Carlos Chávez's Concerto for Piano with Orchestra: A Spiritual Fusion of the Ancient and the Modern". DMA diss. Cincinnati: University of Cincinnati.
  • Nordyke, Diane. 1982. "The Piano Works of Carlos Chávez". PhD diss. Lubbock: Texas Tech University.
  • Parker, Robert L. 1983. Carlos Chávez, Mexico's Modern-Day Orpheus. Twayne's Music Series. Boston: Twayne Publishers. ISBN 0-8057-9455-7.

Further reading

[edit]
  • Fuller, Donald. 1942. "Americans to the Fore: New York, 1941–42". Modern Music 19, no. 3 (March–April): 110–11.
  • García Morillo, Roberto. 1960. Carlos Chávez: Vida y obra. Tierra Firme. México: Fondo de Cultura Económica. ISBN 968-16-0222-6.
  • McPhee, Colin. 1942. "Scores and Records". Modern Music 20, no. 1 (November–December): 51.
  • Straus, Noel. 1942. "Chavez Concerto by Philharmonic". The New York Times (2 January): 24.
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