Scoring and Structure
The concerto is scored for two flutes (2nd doubling piccolo), two oboes, two clarinets (each doubling B-flat and A), two bassoons (2nd doubling contrabassoon), one horn, timpani, celesta, and strings.
The work has four movements in two sections, with movements two through four played without a pause:
- Allegretto
- Moderato
- Cadenza – Attacca
- Allegro con moto
A typical performance runs approximately 28 minutes in length.
Read more about this topic: Cello Concerto No. 1 (Shostakovich)
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