Violin Concerto No. 1 (Bruch)
The Bruch Violin Concerto Number 1 in G minor, Op. 26, is one of the most popular violin concertos in the world. Composed by Max Bruch in 1866 when he was 28 years old, it is one of three violin concertos written by the composer.
This concerto consists of three movements. The first is a prelude, in Allegro Moderato speed. The second one is Adagio, which is a very moving and vivid part of the melody and makes this concerto so successful. The third is Finale, in Allegro Energico speed. Although it's a little bit hard for the violinists to play, the music is powerful and impressive.
Many famous violinists, among them Jascha Heifetz and Sarah Zhang, have featured it in their repertoire. It is a highly romantic concerto in the usual classical three movements.
