Ludvig Norman (1831−1885)

Concerto for pianoforte [in D minor, unfinished]

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1. Allegro - Allegro vivo quasi Presto - Tempo Imo
2. Andante
3. Finale: Allegro vivace con fuoco

  • Year of composition: After the first movement the score indicates ”Stockholm, October 1845. Revised etc. on 16 February, 1848. Ludv[ig]. Norman”. After the same movement the hardcover copy indicates ”24 December, 1846”.
  • Work category: Piano and orchestra
  • Dedication: Dedicated to Mlle W. Bergström (Dedication in the hardcover copy.)
  • Duration: Approx. 15-20 min

Instrumentation

2.2.2.2 / 2.2.0.0 / timp, / str

  • Location autograph: Musik- och teaterbiblioteket
  • Possible call no. and autograph comment: Apart from the unfinished Finale, the complete score can be found in Norman’s collection. The parts include 3 first violins, 3 second violins, 2 violas, 2 Violoncello e Basso parts, only 1 flute part (Flauto Imo), otherwise 2 of the respective wind parts, but no timpani part! In all parts there is plenty of space for the unfinished Finale. One hardcover copy (so-called Hedbergband; Z/Sv, 1962/296) comprises the solo piano part as well as the score and orchestral parts, but only for the first movement (which is shorter in this version).

Description of work

1. Allegro [The original Allegro Moderato has been altered to Allegro] D minor 4/4 (C), 275 bars [the last bar Cadenza], Allegro vivo quasi Presto, 54 bars, Tempo Imo, 10 bars, in total 339 bars
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