Look insideMiklós Rózsa (1907–1995) Violoncello Concerto Op. 32
[vc,orch] 1971 Duration: 30'
solo: vc – 2(picc).2(cor ang).2.2 – 4.3.3.1 – timp.perc – hp – cel – str
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Rózsa dedicated his Cello Concerto op. 32 to cellist János Starker, who, like Rózsa, had emigrated from Hungary to the United States. The concerto was composed in the late 1960s. Rózsa corresponded with Starker during the composition process, asking for his opinion. The premiere took place on October 6, 1969 in Berlin with Starker as soloist under the baton of Eliahu Inbal. The American premiere followed the year after. Rózsa and Starker then jointly revised the concerto, which is one of a series of solo concertos for various instruments (piano, violin, viola, cello). It is also the most extensive work for cello that Rózsa composed. A cello melody accompanied by a reduced orchestral part opens the first movement. In the cadenza, the soloist is able to demonstrate both his musicality and his technical skilss. The slow movement also begins with a short but expressive solo cadenza. The third movement ends with three themes in sonata rondo form.
CD:
Peter Rejto (violoncello), Pees Hungarian Symphony, cond. Howard Williams
SILKD 6011
| 1. Moderato |
| 2. Lento con grande espressione |
| 3. Allegro vivo |
