Symphonie Espagnole
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The Symphonie Espagnole is a work for violin and orchestra by Edouard Lalo, his Opus 21 in D minor. Written in 1874 for violinist Pablo de Sarasate, it was premiered in Paris, France in February of 1875.
Though officially a symphony (the name translates as "Spanish Symphony"), it is considered a violin concerto by musicians today. The piece has Spanish motifs throughout, and launched a period when Spanish-themed music came into vogue (Georges Bizet's opera Carmen premiered a month after Symphonie Espagnole did). The Symphonie Espagnole is considered one of Lalo's most well-known works, the other being his cello concerto. His "official" Concerto in F for violin, Opus 20, and his Symphony in G minor for orchestra without solo instruments, written thirteen years later, are neither performed nor recorded as often.
Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21 consists of 4 movements
- Allegro non troppo - approx 7:15 minutes
- Scherzando: Allegro molto - approx 4:18 minutes
- Intermezzo
- Andante - approx 5:42 minutes
- Rondo: Allegro - approx 6:35 minutes
