The Cello Concerto No.2 in D Major, Haydn

 -The Cello Concerto No.2 in D major-


Haydn's cello Concerto No.2 was composed for James Cervetto, who was an Italian opera artist, in 1783.


Also, It's premier performance was composed by Haydn on March 24, 1784 at Hannover square.


Next, The second performance was performed after a week and advertised in the London press.



Structure 


The cello Concerto is structured in the three movements.


1. Allegro moderato

2. Adagio

3. Rondo Allegro


First, In the first movement, the tone is leisurely and soothing. However, another theme is discovered upon the opening theme when the piece soon enters the development phase.


Next, the second movement, the key shifts to the dominant, A major. The tempo 'Adagio' is slower than many slow movements of Haydn which are 'Andante'.


Finally, the final movement is the shortest movement of the Concerto. Also, It's in Rondo form, and ends with a cheerful affirmation.


Link: The Cello Concerto No.2 in D major, Haydn


Reference:

1.Tolley, Thomas (2019). "James Cervetto and the Origin of Haydn's D Major Cello Concerto". Eighteenth-Century Music.


2. Smith, Brinton (2021-01-27). "The Origins of Haydn's Cello Concerto No. 2 in D Major (Part 1 of 2)"


3.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cello_Concerto_No._2_(Haydn)#cite_note-1

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