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I. Lento - Allegro con Swing - Lento [listen]
II. Allegro Spiritoso [listen]
The first movement starts with a beautiful melody line, which soon moves into a driving and jazzy rhythm. A challenging cadenza based on double stops closes the first movement. The second movement has a Stravinskian mode, with sudden changes of moods and moments of folkloristic references to the composer's Italian hometown of Jesi.
Also known as "Concerto for Violoncello." Duration - 21 minutes
Full Orchestra: 2-2-2-2 2-2-0-0 1-3-0-0, Strings, Violoncello Solo
Music Genre: Chamber Music