This early work is relatively brief for a concerto, lasting about 15 minutes and consisting of two unlabeled movements. Its use of jazz, blues, and ragtime in an orchestral setting inspired a negative critical reaction at first, but it has been kept alive by musicians. The piece premiered in Boston...
Lyrics for this song have yet to be released
Piano Concerto was written by Aaron Copland.
Aaron Copland released Piano Concerto on Fri Jan 28 1927.
Aaron Copland with Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic
Bennett Lerner with Zubin Mehta and the New York Philharmonic
When Copland’s parents traveled to Boston for the premiere, the composer wrote:
I was delighted when Ma said it was her proudest moment and that my playing in the Concerto made all those music lessons worthwhile!"