Piano Concerto
Solo piano and string orchestra | ca. 11’15’’ | 2022
“For such a young composer to present a characterful piano concerto that is both precise and captivating is a sign of a special talent.” —Klassisk (translated from Danish)
Inspiration for the Piano Concerto comes from the sounds of Chinese opera: in particular, tragic "arias" from the traditional opera of Teochew, the composer's ancestral home, located in Guangdong province in southern China. The piece uses aspects of Teochew opera such as its rhythmic patterns; its high, dramatic entries; and its heavy use of ornamentation, particularly glissandi and portamenti, as part of its melodic content.
ABOUT PIANO CONCERTO
Solo piano
1st Violins
2nd Violins
Violas
Cellos
Double basses
Instrumentation
World Premiere
ISCM World New Music Days 2024
June 25, 2024 · The Nordic House (Norðurlandahúsið), Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Anna Laakso, piano
Lapland Chamber Orchestra
John Storgårds, conductor
PERFORMANCE HISTORY
SCORE
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