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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. | ||
A highly romantic concerto in the usual classical three movements, | A highly romantic concerto in the usual classical three movements, | ||
many famous violinists, from [[Jascha Heifetz]] to [[Sarah | many famous violinists, from [[Jascha Heifetz]] to [[Sarah Chang]], have recorded it. | ||
The first movement is a prelude, | The first movement is a prelude, allegro moderato, and | ||
the second a very moving | 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.}} | |||
Latest revision as of 10:02, 9 June 2009
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.
