The Concerto for Celesta and Orchestra

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_composition
gptkbp:artistic_influence has influenced the use of celesta in film scores
gptkbp:artistic_innovation represents innovation in orchestral writing.
gptkbp:audience often appreciated by audiences for its unique sound
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Béla_Bartók
gptkbp:critical_reception generally well-received by critics
gptkbp:cultural_impact has influenced the use of celesta in orchestral music
gptkbp:cultural_representation recognized as a significant contribution to orchestral repertoire
gptkbp:cultural_significance important work in the celesta repertoire
gptkbp:dedication dedicated to the celesta player of the Philadelphia Orchestra
gptkbp:duration approximately 20 minutes
gptkbp:educational_use studied in music conservatories
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:Philadelphia
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Concerto_for_Orchestra
gptkbp:historical_context composed during a period of significant musical experimentation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Concerto for Celesta and Orchestra
gptkbp:influenced_artists influenced later composers of orchestral music
considered an influential work in 20th-century music
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Hungarian_folk_music
gptkbp:inspiration Bartók's interest in folk music
gptkbp:instrumentation celesta and orchestra
gptkbp:key C major
gptkbp:language uses complex harmonies
gptkbp:movement three
gptkbp:music_style follows traditional concerto form
incorporates innovative musical techniques
structured in three contrasting movements
gptkbp:notable_collaborations collaborated with prominent musicians during its creation
gptkbp:notable_conductors conducted by famous conductors like Leonard Bernstein
gptkbp:notable_performance performed by major orchestras
gptkbp:notable_recordings recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra
gptkbp:orchestration includes strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
gptkbp:performance frequently performed in classical music festivals
presents challenges for orchestral balance
requires advanced technical skills for the celesta
gptkbp:performance_tradition performed in concert halls worldwide
gptkbp:performers performed by renowned celesta players
gptkbp:premiere_date 1939
gptkbp:record_label recorded by Deutsche Grammophon
gptkbp:recordings available on various classical music labels
gptkbp:related_works related to Bartók's other concertos
gptkbp:style 20th-century classical music
gptkbp:thematic_element features development of themes throughout the movements
gptkbp:theme features distinctive melodic themes
gptkbp:year_composed 1937
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:György_Ligeti
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5