Lalo: Symphonie Espagnole, Op. 21The work was written in 1874 for violinist Pablo Sarasate, and premiered in Paris on February 7, 1875. Although called a "Spanish Symphony" it is considered a violin concerto by musicians today. The piece has Spanish motifs throughout, and launched a period when Spanish themed music came into vogue. The Symphonie espagnole is one of Lalo's two most often played works, the other being his Cello Concerto in D minor.