Nomade (Concerto for Cello and Orchestra)
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Nomade – Concerto for Cello and Orchestra is a composition for solo cello and symphony orchestra by Finnish composer Sebastian Fagerlund. The world premiere of the concerto was at the Elbphilharmonie concert hall on 15 February 2019 in Hamburg, Germany by NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and cellist Nicolas Altstaedt, conducted by Hannu Lintu.[1] The Finnish premiere took place with the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Lintu and with soloist Altstaedt on 11 April 2019.[2]
Nomade – Concerto for Cello and Orchestra was composed in 2018. It was commissioned by NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. The concerto has a duration of ca. 38 minutes and is dedicated to cellist Nicolas Altstaedt.[3]
Instrumentation
The work is scored for solo cello and an orchestra consisting of two flutes (second doubling alto flute), two oboes, two clarinets in Bb, bass clarinet, two bassoons, contra bassoon, two horns, two trumpets, trombone, tuba, timpani, three percussionists, piano, harp, and strings.[3]