Elgar: Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:arrangements adapted for various ensembles
gptkbp:artistic_influence draws from folk music elements
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Edward_Elgar
gptkbp:critical_reception initially mixed but later acclaimed
gptkbp:cultural_impact widely regarded as one of the greatest cello concertos
influenced the perception of cello music
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in films and documentaries
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of British music heritage
gptkbp:dedication to the memory of the fallen of World War I
gptkbp:depth expresses deep sorrow and reflection
gptkbp:duration approximately 25 minutes
gptkbp:famous_event performed at major music festivals
gptkbp:features_song characterized by its lyrical melodies
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Concerto_for_Orchestra
gptkbp:historical_context post-World War I era
gptkbp:historical_significance reflects the emotional state of post-war Britain
gptkbp:influenced_artists inspired later cello works
gptkbp:influenced_by Elgar's personal experiences
gptkbp:influences English music tradition
gptkbp:inspiration personal loss and grief
gptkbp:instrumentation solo cello and orchestra
gptkbp:key E minor
gptkbp:legacy remains a staple of the cello repertoire
gptkbp:music_composer performed by leading orchestras worldwide
gptkbp:music_style sonata form in first movement
combines lyrical and dramatic elements
examined for its harmonic structure
gptkbp:notable_collaborations collaborated with prominent musicians for recordings.
gptkbp:notable_conductors gptkb:Sir_John_Barbirolli
gptkbp:notable_performances Jacqueline du Pré's 1965 recording
premiered in London
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Jacqueline_du_Pré
gptkbp:notable_recordings Yo-Yo Ma's interpretation
gptkbp:opus_number Op. 85
gptkbp:orchestration rich and varied orchestral colors
gptkbp:performance_tradition often performed in competitions
gptkbp:performances frequently performed in concert halls
gptkbp:premiere 1919
gptkbp:published gptkb:1920
gptkbp:recordings 1934
numerous interpretations by various orchestras
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis subject of numerous analyses and interpretations
gptkbp:second_movement gptkb:Lento
gptkb:Adagio
Allegro molto
Moderato -Allegro
gptkbp:signature considered Elgar's last major composition
gptkbp:structure four movements
gptkbp:style romantic
gptkbp:theme reflects melancholy and introspection
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Daniel_Müller-Schott
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5