Composer

:

Camille Saint-Saëns

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1858

Average_duration

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28:50

Movement_count

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3

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Camille Saint-Saëns composed his Violin Concerto No. 2 in C major, Op. 58 in 1859. The concerto premiered on February 15, 1860, in Paris, with the composer himself conducting and Pablo de Sarasate as the soloist. The concerto is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a majestic orchestral introduction, followed by the solo violin's entrance with a virtuosic cadenza. The movement is characterized by its lyrical melodies and technical demands on the soloist. The second movement, marked Andante espressivo, is a beautiful and serene adagio that showcases the violin's expressive capabilities. The movement features a lush orchestral accompaniment and a hauntingly beautiful solo violin melody. The final movement, marked Allegro molto, is a lively and energetic rondo that brings the concerto to a thrilling conclusion. The movement is characterized by its playful and virtuosic violin passages, as well as its use of syncopated rhythms and dance-like melodies. Overall, Saint-Saëns' Violin Concerto No. 2 is a masterpiece of the Romantic era. It showcases the composer's skillful orchestration and his ability to write music that is both technically demanding and emotionally expressive. The concerto is a favorite among violinists and audiences alike, and it remains a staple of the violin repertoire to this day.

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