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The '''Bruch Violin Concerto Number 1''' in G minor, Opus 26, composed by [[Max Bruch]] in 1866 when he was 28 years old, is one of three violin concertos written by that composer.  It is one of the most popular violin concertos in the world.
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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.


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.
A highly romantic concerto in the usual classical three movements,
many famous violinists, from [[Jascha Heifetz]] to [[Sarah Chang]], have recorded it.  


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.
The first movement is a prelude, allegro moderato, and  
[[Image:Heifetz1.jpg|left|thumb|400px|{{#ifexist:Template:Heifetz1.jpg/credit|{{Heifetz1.jpg/credit}}<br/>|}}The Heifetz recording.]]
the second a very moving adagio. The finale, marked allegro energico, is the most difficult to play.
 
 
{{Image|Heifetz1.jpg|left|400px|The Heifetz recording.}}

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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.

A highly romantic concerto in the usual classical three movements, many famous violinists, from Jascha Heifetz to Sarah Chang, have recorded it.

The first movement is a prelude, allegro moderato, and the second a very moving adagio. The finale, marked allegro energico, is the most difficult to play.


The Heifetz recording.
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