Piano Concerto No. 1 (Saint-Saëns)
editThe Piano Concerto No. 1 in D major, Op. 17, was composed by Camille Saint-Saëns in 1858 when the composer was 23. The piece was dedicated to Marie Jaëll, a former student of his. It is the first piano concerto ever written by a major French composer.
| Piano Concerto in D major | |
|---|---|
| No. 1 | |
| by Camille Saint-Saëns | |
 Camille Saint-Saëns | |
| Key | D major |
| Composed | 1858 |
| Dedication | Marie Jaëll |
| Movements | Three ( Andante • Andante sostenuto quasi adagio • Allegro con fuoco ) |
| Scoring | Piano • Orchestra |
Instrumentation
editThe work is scored for the solo piano and an orchestra comprising of two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, timpani, and a string section.
Movements
editThe work is divided in to three movements:
- Andante
- Andante sostenuto quasi adagio
- Allegro con fuoco