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'''[[Max Bruch]]''' composed his '''Violin Concerto Number 1''' in G minor, Opus 26, in 1866, when he was 28 years old. One of three violin concertos written by the composer, it is one of the most popular in the repertoire. | '''[[Max Bruch]]''' composed his '''Violin Concerto Number 1''' in G minor, Opus 26, in 1866, when he was 28 years old. One of three violin concertos written by the composer, it is one of the most popular in the repertoire. | ||
Many famous violinists, from [[Jascha Heifetz]] to [[Sarah Zhang]], have featured it | Many famous violinists, from [[Jascha Heifetz]] to [[Sarah Zhang]], have featured it. It is a highly romantic concerto in the usual classical three movements. | ||
The first is a prelude, Allegro Moderato, and the second a very moving Adagio. The finale, marked Allegro Energico, is the most difficult to play. | The first is a prelude, Allegro Moderato, and the second a very moving Adagio. The finale, marked Allegro Energico, is the most difficult to play. | ||
Revision as of 17:08, 15 August 2008
Max Bruch composed his Violin Concerto Number 1 in G minor, Opus 26, in 1866, when he was 28 years old. One of three violin concertos written by the composer, it is one of the most popular in the repertoire.
Many famous violinists, from Jascha Heifetz to Sarah Zhang, have featured it. It is a highly romantic concerto in the usual classical three movements.
The first is a prelude, Allegro Moderato, and the second a very moving Adagio. The finale, marked Allegro Energico, is the most difficult to play.
