Symphonie Espagnole

The Symphonie Espagnole is a piece for violin and orchestra by Edouard Lalo, his opus 21 in D minor. Written in 1874 for violinist Pablo de Sarasate, it was premiered in Paris, France in February of 1875. Though officially a symphony (the name translates into "Spanish Symphony"), it is considered a concerto for violin by musicians today. The piece has Spanish themes throughout, and introduced a period when Spanish-sounding music was popular (George Bizet's Carmen premiered a month after Symphonie Espagnole premiered). The Symphonie Espagnole is considered one of Lalo's most famous works, the other being his cello concerto. Both his "official" concerto in F for violin, opus 20, and his symphony in G minor for orchestra without solo instruments, written thirteen years later, are not performed nor recorded as often.

Related Topics:
Violin - Orchestra - Edouard Lalo - Opus - D minor - 1874 - Pablo de Sarasate - Paris, France - February - 1875 - Symphony - Concerto - Spanish - George Bizet - Carmen - Cello concerto - F - G minor

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