Concerto for Harp and Orchestra in E-flat major

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:arrangements arranged for various ensembles
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Francis_Poulenc
gptkbp:critical_reception generally well-received
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in harp repertoire
gptkbp:dedication gptkb:Nadia_Boulanger
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 minutes
gptkbp:educational_use used in music education
gptkbp:historical_context part of Poulenc's later works
reflects post-war Europe
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Concerto for Harp and Orchestra in E-flat major
gptkbp:influenced_artists inspired contemporary composers
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:French_impressionism
20th-century classical music
gptkbp:influences gptkb:jazz
French music
gptkbp:instrumentation gptkb:orchestra
gptkb:harp
gptkbp:musical_elements rhythmic complexity
lyrical melodies
harmonic innovation
gptkbp:notable_conductors gptkb:Charles_Dutoit
gptkb:Pierre_Boulez
gptkb:Bernstein
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Ana_de_la_Vega
gptkb:Nicanor_Zabaleta
gptkb:Marielle_Nordmann
gptkbp:notable_recordings available on multiple labels
recorded by various orchestras
performed in festivals
featured in harp competitions
gptkbp:number_of_movements three
gptkbp:performance performed worldwide
orchestral collaboration
requires advanced harp technique
gptkbp:premiere_date 1951
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:publisher Durand
gptkbp:recordings multiple recordings available
gptkbp:related_works chamber music by Poulenc
other concertos for harp
gptkbp:second_movement gptkb:Allegro
gptkb:Andante
gptkbp:style neoclassical
gptkbp:theme explores themes of nostalgia
incorporates folk influences
uses contrasting dynamics
features playful elements
highlights the harp's capabilities
gptkbp:year_composed 1950
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Max_Bruch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5