Piano Concerto No.1 (Tailleferre, Germaine)

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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1924.
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Misc. Notes Revised edition 2024. Includes critical commentary by the editor.
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Parts

15 more: Piano Solo (Version B) • Flute 1 • Flute 2 • Oboe • Bassoons 1/2 • Horn 1 (F) • Horn 2 (F) • Trumpet (D) • Trumpet (C) • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

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Arrangements and Transcriptions

For 2 Pianos
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Publisher. Info. Paris: Heugel, 1925. Plate H. 28745.
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II. Adagio

For Violin and Piano (Composer)
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Publisher. Info. Paris: Heugel, 1924. Plate H. 28763.
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General Information

Work Title Piano Concerto No.1
Alternative. Title Concerto pour piano et 12 instruments; Concerto pour piano et orchestre
Composer Tailleferre, Germaine
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IGT 8
Key D major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 movements:
I. Allegro (D major, 123 bars)
II. Adagio (B minor, 40 bars)
III. Final. Allegro non troppo (D major, 214 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1923 - 1924/01/26
First Performance. 1924/12/03 – London
Alfred Cortot (piano), British Women's Symphony Orchestra, Gwynneth Kimpton (conductor)
First Publication. 1925 – Paris: Heugel
Dedication à Princess Édmond de Polignac
Average DurationAvg. Duration 16-17 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Modern
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation piano, orchestra
InstrDetail flute, clarinet, bassoon, 2 horns, trumpet, timpani, strings
Manuscript Sources Holograph manuscript in the Moldenhauer Archives
External Links Essay by Michael O'Brien