Saint-Saëns：Premier Concerto Opus 17

Description:
Camille Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 17, was composed in 1858 when the composer was just 23 years old. Dedicated to Marie Jaëll, this is the first piano concerto ever written by a major French composer. The concerto showcases Saint-Saëns’ early mastery, blending dramatic themes, lyrical melodies, and a triumphant conclusion.

Performance Tips:
This concerto is ideal for pianists looking to explore Saint-Saëns' early works. Pay attention to the intricate interplay between the piano, horns, and strings, especially in the first and final movements. The second movement demands expressive depth and control to bring out its dark yet subtle beauty.

About the Author:
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921) was a French composer, pianist, and organist, regarded as one of the greatest Romantic-era composers. Known for his technical brilliance and emotional depth, Saint-Saëns’ works span symphonies, concertos, and operas, influencing French music for generations.

Contents (Movements):
I. Andante – Allegro assai
The concerto opens with a Wagnerian horn solo that transitions into light strings and a soft piano melody, gradually building to the main theme. Horns and strings feature prominently, concluding the movement in D major.

II. Andante sostenuto quasi adagio
A dark and introspective movement led by low, slow cellos and plucking violins, this section introduces a soft piano melody while the strings weave an atmospheric backdrop. Themes from the first movement subtly reappear.

III. Allegro con fuoco
A thunderous finale that brings together themes from the horns, piano, and strings, resulting in an uplifting and blazing conclusion, ending triumphantly in D major.

Book Details:

• Publisher: Editions Durand
• Series: Piano Concerto Series
• Instrument: Piano
• Language: French
• Product Type: Piano Reduction
• Difficulty: Intermediate-Advanced
• Binding: Softcover
• ISBN: 9790044016242
• ISMN: DF 00203500
• Pages: 56
  

聖桑：第一號鋼琴協奏曲 Opus 17

簡介：
卡米爾·聖桑的《第一號鋼琴協奏曲 D大調，Op. 17》，創作於1858年，當時作曲家年僅23歲。本作品獻給瑪麗·雅耶爾（Marie Jaëll），是首位主要法國作曲家創作的鋼琴協奏曲之一。此協奏曲展現了聖桑早期作品的戲劇性主題、抒情旋律與令人振奮的結尾，堪稱法國浪漫主義音樂的傑作。

演奏提示：
此協奏曲適合希望探索聖桑早期作品的鋼琴家。特別注意鋼琴與法國號及弦樂間的微妙配合，尤其在第一樂章及終樂章中。第二樂章要求演奏者具備深厚的情感表達力，才能展現其黑暗而微妙的美感。

作者介紹：
卡米爾·聖桑（1835–1921）是法國作曲家、鋼琴家及管風琴家，被譽為浪漫主義時期最偉大的作曲家之一。他的音樂以技術精湛和情感深度聞名，作品涵蓋交響曲、協奏曲及歌劇，對法國音樂影響深遠。

目錄（樂章）：
I. Andante – Allegro assai
樂章以瓦格納式的法國號獨奏開場，隨後是輕柔的弦樂及鋼琴旋律，再引入主題。法國號與弦樂在此樂章中占有重要地位，最後以D大調結束。

II. Andante sostenuto quasi adagio
低沉緩慢的大提琴搭配撥弦的小提琴，引出柔和的鋼琴旋律，營造出黑暗且內省的氛圍。同時，弦樂編織出豐富的背景，第一樂章的主題亦隱約重現。

III. Allegro con fuoco
終樂章以雷霆般的氣勢結合法國號、鋼琴及弦樂的主題，形成振奮人心且熱情洋溢的結尾，最終以D大調的壯麗高潮收尾。

書籍詳細資料：

• 出版社： Editions Durand
• 系列： 鋼琴協奏曲系列
• 樂器別： 鋼琴
• 語言： 法文
• 產品屬性： 鋼琴縮譜
• 難易程度： 中高級
• 裝訂： 平裝
• ISBN： 9790044016242
• ISMN： DF 00203500
• 頁數： 56