Piano Concerto in G major, No.4, Op 58, Schubert

 -Piano Concerto No.4 in G major, Op 58, beethoven-


Ludwig Beethoven's this concerto was composed in 1805-1806. 


As a soloist, he was in the public premiere as part of the concert on 22 December, 1808 at Vienna.


In fact, the work was premiered in March 1807 at the private concert in the home of Franz Joseph von Lobkowitz. 


However, the public premiere was performed at Vienna's Theater an der Wien in December, 1808.


After finishing the concert, Beethoven dedicated to this concerto to Archduke Rudolph ,who was his friend and patron.


Also, In 1809, the Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung states that it's more admirable and Artistic, and complex. 


However, after the first performance, this work was forgotten until 1836, when it was played by Mendelssohn again.



Structure

The movements has 3 movements. Also, traditionally, it is scored for solo piano or orchestra consisting of flute, oboe, clarinet, etc.


1. Allegro moderato in G major

2. Andante con moto in E minor and in C Major

3. Rondo (Vivace) in G major


First, the first movement stared with the solo piano, playing simple Chords in the tonic keys before coming to rest on a dominant Chord.


Second, The second movement, is known for use of a motif from the Dies Irae chant, is starting in quiet E minor and continuing to C major Chord that opens the finale at the end of E minor sheet.


Third, in contrast to the former movements, the third movement, in traditional Rondo form, is simpler and, it is characterized by a very rhythmic theme.


Link:

Piano Concerto in G major, No.4, Op 58, Beethoven


Reference: 

1. Steinberg, Michael. The Symphony: A Listeners Guide. pp. 19–24. Oxford University Press, 1995

2. Nachrichten". Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung (in German). No. 33. 17 May 1809. p. 523

3. Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 4 in G. 

4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piano_Concerto_No._4_(Beethoven)

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