Cello Concerto No. 2, Op. 49

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Piano_Sonata
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cello_Concerto_No._1,_Op._49
gptkbp:associated_with Shostakovich's later style
gptkbp:characteristics lyrical and dramatic
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Dmitri_Shostakovich
gptkbp:conducted gptkb:Maxim_Shostakovich
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in cello repertoire
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:Mstislav_Rostropovich
gptkbp:duration approximately 30 minutes
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:Leningrad_Philharmonic_Orchestra
gptkbp:form concerto form
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cello Concerto No. 2, Op. 49
gptkbp:influenced film music composers
contemporary composers
gptkbp:influenced_by Soviet music traditions
gptkbp:influences Russian folk music
gptkbp:inspired new compositions
gptkbp:inspired_by personal experiences of the composer
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in in musicology studies
for its harmonic language
its structure and themes
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in its unique character
its lyrical melodies
its technical challenges
gptkbp:is_cited_in as a modern masterpiece
gptkbp:is_discussed_in in music theory classes
in music history courses
gptkbp:is_featured_in in music competitions
in recital programs
documentaries about Shostakovich
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with in educational curricula
in academic papers
in cello competitions
gptkbp:is_often_used_in in educational settings
in concert halls
by renowned soloists
in orchestral settings
for classical music labels
gptkbp:is_recognized_by a staple of the cello repertoire
a significant contribution to cello literature
gptkbp:is_recognized_for emotional depth
its innovative use of the cello
gptkbp:key B minor
gptkbp:movement three
gptkbp:notable_features use of extended techniques
gptkbp:notable_for its emotional range
gptkbp:notable_recordings gptkb:Yo-Yo_Ma
gptkb:Mischa_Maisky
gptkb:Steven_Isserlis
gptkbp:orchestration solo cello and orchestra
gptkbp:part_of standard cello repertoire
gptkbp:performed_by international music festivals
youth orchestras
chamber music settings
various arrangements
major music festivals
solo recitals
professional orchestras
many orchestras worldwide
leading cellists
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:1966
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:DSCH_Publishing
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Cello_Concerto_No._1,_Op._49
gptkbp:style modern classical
gptkbp:year_composed gptkb:1966