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ID69575251-530B-4E4C-8091-196B6633CC30
TitlecodeEBM0610240
Title NamePiano Concerto: Spiritualist, After Paintings by Helen Frankenthaler
Marketing CopyWorld Premiere March 12, 2016, Springfield (MA) Symphony Orchestra, Jeffrey Biegel, piano, Kevin Rhodes, conductor

The titles of each movement are drawn from the titles of Frankenthaler paintings. The first movement, Spiritualist, is optimistic and playful in spirit and is cast in sonata-allegro form. The second movement, Silent Wish, is introspective and reflective in spirit, cast in a modified rondo form. In a similar form, the third movement, Natural Answer, is a buoyant affirmation of the spiritual journey of the first two movements, bringing mottoes and themes heard throughout the concerto together in a jazzy climax.
InstrumentationPiano Solo: 2(2dblPicc).2.2(2dblACl).2: 2.2.1(BTbn).0: Timp.Perc(3): Hp: Str
CommissionCommissioned by Springfield (MA) SO, Kevin Rhodes, Music Director; Wheeling SO, Andre Raphel, Music Director; Edward J. Coyne II, Tri-State Petroleum, Wheeling, West Virginia; Dr. Carlos Jimenez; Isa and Marvin Leibowitz, Dr. Robert G. Schiff
DedicationFor Jeffrey Biegel, in warm friendship
Program NotesWorld Premiere March 12, 2016, Springfield (MA) Symphony Orchestra, Jeffrey Biegel, piano, Kevin Rhodes, conductor

The titles of each movement are drawn from the titles of Frankenthaler paintings. The first movement, Spiritualist, is optimistic and playful in spirit and is cast in sonata-allegro form. The second movement, Silent Wish, is introspective and reflective in spirit, cast in a modified rondo form. In a similar form, the third movement, Natural Answer, is a buoyant affirmation of the spiritual journey of the first two movements, bringing mottoes and themes heard throughout the concerto together in a jazzy climax.
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Year Composed2016
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Duration21
Ensemble Size13
Date Created2018-11-30 00:00:00.000000
Date Updated2023-06-25 02:46:04
Inhouse NoteSubito Study Score - 80604190; Piano Solo - 80604191
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Premier Performance Memo-World Premiere March 12, 2016, Springfield (MA) Symphony Orchestra, Jeffrey Biegel, piano, Kevin Rhodes, conductor
-Wheeling premiere May 20, 2016, Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, Jeffrey Biegel, piano, Andre Raphel, Conductor
Recording CreditsNaxos (American Classics 8.559824)
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AwardsWinner of the 2018 GRAMMY for Best Classical Compendium.
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Title Instrument Category TextFull Orchestra
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