Comparison of two pieces one from the romantic era, the other 20th century.

Comparison of two pieces one from the romantic era, the other 20th century. Sarah FryRomantic Era

20th CenturyPIECESGriegs Piano Concerto in A minor Shostakovich's piano concerto no.2 IIShostakovich's piano concerto20th century pieceUses neoclassical ideas Lyrical melody(ABA) Ternary structure Has an opening before the piano starts playing Rubato in the piano melody using Romantic ideas show emotionMelody dominant homophony, with homophonic and polyphonic moments String just use arcoPiano uses pedalling Grieg's piano concerto(Just Opening)Romantic eraVirtuosic uses the whole range of the piano technically challenging left hand No real opening before the piano starts Melody dominant homophonyPiano doesnt usually play with the rest of the orchestra at the startChromatic moments and use of dissonances in the piano Starts of as a Call and response ( conversation between piano and orchestra)Piano uses pedalling as well as being both staccato and legato though out the openingThrough composed (for the start of the piece)