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The Cello Concerto in C major, Op. 26 (1788 - 89), number 104 in Rita benton's catalogue, met with great success during the composer's lifetime both with performers and publishers. In less than thirty years from the date of its composition nine editions appeared in the original version for cello and orchestra as well as several arranged for other instruments. Pleyel's Cello Concerto Op. 26 is one of two by that composer written in the key of C major. It displays all the features characteristic of the classical style, such as a threemovement structure with sonata form at the beginning, symmetrical phrase structures, a typical division of parts into those providing the melody and those accompanying as well as the orchestration requiring few instruments (2vn, 2vl, bassi, 2ob, 2 cr). In structure it resembles one of the concertos by Haydn in the same key. At the same time its charming subjects and interesting harmony contribute to its original beauty and undeniable artistic value.

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Koncert wiolonczelowy C-dur op. 26 (Pleyel Ignace Joseph)