- Harty wrote Piano Concerto in b minor in 1922 while visiting his friend and mentor, composer, pianist, and pedagogue Michele Esposito, in Italy. Harty dedicated the work to Esposito.
- The piano concerto is written in a Romantic style, with the lingering influence of Rachmaninov.
- Listen for: the allusion to the Irish tune, “The Wearing of the Green,” in the third movement.
- Three movements:
- Allegro risoluto
- Tranquillo e calmo
- Con brio e vivace1
Sources
- David Greer, Notes in accompanying booklet, HARTY: Comedy Overture (A) / Piano Concerto / Fantasy Scenes performed by Ulster Orchestra conducted by Takuo Yuasa, Naxos 8.557731, 2006, compact disc.
Cut IDs
43389 43810 44045