Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Concerto_for_Orchestra
gptkbp:arrangements various arrangements for different ensembles
gptkbp:characteristics lyrical melodies
technical challenges for cellists
gptkbp:competitors featured in international cello competitions
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Camille_Saint-Saëns
gptkbp:critical_reception widely acclaimed by critics
gptkbp:cultural_impact frequently performed in competitions
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in films and media
referenced in music literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance part of the standard cello repertoire
gptkbp:dedication gptkb:Pablo_Casals
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 minutes
gptkbp:educational_use commonly studied by cello students
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the first major concertos for cello in the 20th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1
gptkbp:influence modern cello repertoire
gptkbp:influenced influenced the development of cello technique
gptkbp:influenced_artists influenced later cello concertos
gptkbp:inspiration inspired by the cello's capabilities
gptkbp:key A minor
gptkbp:music_style sonata form in the first movement
requires dynamic control
rondo form in the third movement
ternary form in the second movement
requires advanced bowing techniques
incorporates syncopation
includes harmonics
challenges rhythmic precision
demands expressive playing
employs legato playing
explores different tonal colors
features double stops
uses pizzicato techniques
uses varied articulations
gptkbp:musical_elements features contrasting themes
uses chromaticism
includes orchestral interludes
incorporates virtuosic passages
gptkbp:notable_conductors conducted by famous conductors
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Yo-Yo_Ma
gptkb:Mischa_Maisky
gptkb:Jacqueline_du_Pré
gptkbp:notable_recordings recorded by major orchestras
gptkbp:orchestration solo cello and orchestra
gptkbp:performance performed by many renowned cellists
gptkbp:performance_tradition often performed in recitals
gptkbp:performance_venue performed in concert halls worldwide
gptkbp:premiere 1902
gptkbp:publisher Durand
gptkbp:recordings numerous commercial recordings
gptkbp:second_movement gptkb:Allegro
gptkb:Allegro_moderato
gptkb:Allegro_non_troppo
gptkbp:structure three movements
gptkbp:style Romantic
gptkbp:theme contains memorable themes
gptkbp:year_composed 1901
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pablo_Casals
gptkb:Janos_Starker
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4