Performed by Anna Reider, violinAccompaniment: Plovdiv Philharmonic OrchestraConductor: Nayden TodorovThe great composer/virtuoso Henryk Wieniawski wrote this concerto in 1853, at the age of 18. But it reflects an astounding musical maturity. In particular, this concerto features a grand, theatrical air with plenty of pathos and poetry, and magnificent multiple-stopping for the solo instrument. This was a common part of the repertoire until his own second concerto supplanted it. Conventional only in its form, it is extremely innovative in its musical and technical materials, with a beautiful and heroic main theme. The second movement, a short Larghetto, is a simple yet exquisite musical prayer, demanding exquisite musical tone. The Rondo movement is an energetic movement, filled with extremely useful exercises in wrist movement and the martelé stroke. All in all, a majestic example of the Romantic concerto and a very valuable learning tool for the advancing player. Here, final
References
^ (2012). Wieniawski - Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 14 - 2-CD Set, Hal Leonard. Newegg. UPC 884088160494 (revised Oct 2015)
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