Schott Ligeti - Concerto - Violon et Orchestre

Name: Ligeti - Concerto - Violon et Orchestre
Brand: Schott
SKU: 108099
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Essential Information About This Score
• A major work of the contemporary repertoire: György Ligeti's Violin Concerto, conceived in the spirit of great virtuosic concertos.
• Definitive version in five movements: after an initial version in three movements, Ligeti reworked the piece in 1992 to achieve a broader form.
• Clearly documented genesis: composition initiated in 1990 at the request of violinist Saschko Gawriloff.
• Comprehensive study tool: 108 pages to study the solo writing, balance with the orchestra, and the dramaturgical construction of the concerto.

Ligeti - Concerto - Violon et Orchestre

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Summary of This Score

György Ligeti's Violin Concerto is rooted in the tradition of the virtuosic concerto while asserting a decidedly modern writing style, rich in timbral contrasts, rhythmic tensions, and technical challenges for the soloist. Composed in 1990 at the initiative of violinist Saschko Gawriloff, the work underwent significant development: initially conceived in three movements, it was revised by Ligeti in 1992 to become a five-movement work, offering a more diverse musical trajectory and a more detailed architecture. This score is particularly relevant for advanced violinists, conductors, and analysis students wishing to deepen their understanding of Ligeti's language, the relationship between the solo line and the orchestral mass, as well as the formal conception of a major late 20th-century concerto.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

Composer	György Ligeti	Pages	108
Instrumentation	violin and orchestra	Year of publication	1990 - 1992

Questions frequently asked

What is the instrumentation of Ligeti's Concerto?

The score is written for solo violin and orchestra.

Is this edition of Ligeti's Violin Concerto intended for advanced level players?

The writing includes technical challenges for the soloist and is particularly aimed at advanced violinists. It also allows the study of the relationship between the solo line and the orchestral mass.

How many movements does this version have?

The work adopts a five-movement form since the revision by Ligeti in 1992. The original conception from 1990 contained only three movements.

What type of musical writing is presented in this concerto?

The language follows the tradition of the virtuosic concerto with modern writing. Timbre contrasts and rhythmic tensions structure the dialogue between violin and orchestra. This edition allows the study of the formal conception of a major concerto from the late 20th century.