By
Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major is a landmark work in the cello repertoire, composed around 1761-1765 during Haydn's tenure as Kapellmeister to the Esterházy court. The concerto exemplifies Haydn's innovative approach to the solo concerto form, featuring virtuosic passages for the cello and a dialogue between the soloist and the orchestra. This concerto remains a cornerstone of classical cello literature, admired for its elegance, charm, and Haydn's pioneering contributions to the development of the cello concerto genre.
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by:
Santiago Cañón-Valencia
In this course, virtuoso cellist Santiago Cañon-Valencia takes us on a guided tour of one of the classic and most-played concerti: Haydn's Concerto in C major. A piece that was lost for most of its musical history, since its rediscovery in the middle of the 20th century, it has become a staple of the repertoire, played by everyone from students to top soloists. Cañon-Valencia brings a fresh approach to this piece as he guides us through the varying characters and delightful musical shapes that make this piece one of the most popular worldwide.
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