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State Symphony Orchestra of the Tatar ASSR conducted by Isai Sherman. Anatoly Luppov as the pianist.
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Luppov's Concertino-Toccata was composed in 1961, being premiered in Kazan on November 19 of 1961, conducted by Isai Evgeny Sherman. A single-movement concertante piece for piano and orchestra, it is characterized by its virtuosity and constant forward impetus and momentum, honouring its toccata title in offering no real respite. Thus, it requires extraordinary stamina and dexterity from the pianist. It is also closely indebted to the Russian romantic tradition. Unfortunately that's pretty much all the info that is available online about this piece.
The work is structured in sonata form. It begins with virtuosic figurations from the soloist, over which the orchestra presents a vigorous and animated main theme. The soloist then takes it before continuing to perform very fast virtuosic figurations. Then a more lyrical and cantabile second theme on strings is presented over the soloist figurations, offering contrast between orchestra and piano. Follows a development of the material, culminating in a forceful climax. A highly varied recapitulation of the material then ensues, leading to another climax. The concerto-toccata ends with a coda that keeps the momentum until the last chord.
Thanks to Corentin Boissier for making this music available, check the original video on his channel @collectionCB3 tinyurl.com/22xgxm74
Picture: "On Holiday" (1949) by Russian painter Yuri Petrovich Kugach.
Musical analysis written by myself.
Unfortunately, the score is not available.
State Symphony Orchestra of the Tatar ASSR conducted by Isai Sherman. Anatoly Luppov as the pianist.
I - 0:00
Luppov's Concertino-Toccata was composed in 1961, being premiered in Kazan on November 19 of 1961, conducted by Isai Evgeny Sherman. A single-movement concertante piece for piano and orchestra, it is characterized by its virtuosity and constant forward impetus and momentum, honouring its toccata title in offering no real respite. Thus, it requires extraordinary stamina and dexterity from the pianist. It is also closely indebted to the Russian romantic tradition. Unfortunately that's pretty much all the info that is available online about this piece.
The work is structured in sonata form. It begins with virtuosic figurations from the soloist, over which the orchestra presents a vigorous and animated main theme. The soloist then takes it before continuing to perform very fast virtuosic figurations. Then a more lyrical and cantabile second theme on strings is presented over the soloist figurations, offering contrast between orchestra and piano. Follows a development of the material, culminating in a forceful climax. A highly varied recapitulation of the material then ensues, leading to another climax. The concerto-toccata ends with a coda that keeps the momentum until the last chord.
Thanks to Corentin Boissier for making this music available, check the original video on his channel @collectionCB3 tinyurl.com/22xgxm74
Picture: "On Holiday" (1949) by Russian painter Yuri Petrovich Kugach.
Musical analysis written by myself.
Unfortunately, the score is not available.
