Composer

:

Max Bruch

Genre

:

Concerto

Style

:

Concerto

Publication Date

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1891

Average_duration

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38:14

Movement_count

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3

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Max Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 58, is a three-movement work for solo violin and orchestra. It was composed in 1891 and premiered on January 2, 1892, in Berlin, with the composer conducting and Joseph Joachim as the soloist. The first movement, marked Allegro energico, begins with a dramatic orchestral introduction before the solo violin enters with a virtuosic cadenza. The movement is characterized by its sweeping melodies and intense emotional expression, with the soloist and orchestra engaging in a dialogue of increasing intensity. The second movement, marked Adagio, is a lyrical and introspective interlude. The solo violin sings a mournful melody over a delicate accompaniment, with the orchestra providing subtle harmonic support. The movement builds to a climax before subsiding into a quiet coda. The final movement, marked Finale: Allegro molto, is a lively and energetic romp. The solo violin leads the charge with a playful and virtuosic theme, which is then taken up by the orchestra. The movement features a number of contrasting sections, including a lyrical interlude and a fiery cadenza for the soloist. The concerto ends with a triumphant flourish. Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 3 is notable for its richly expressive melodies, virtuosic solo writing, and dramatic orchestration. It is considered one of the composer's finest works and a cornerstone of the violin concerto repertoire.

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