Violin Concerto No. 2 (Bruch) Explained

Violin Concerto
Composer:Max Bruch
Key:D minor
Opus:44
Genre:Concerto
Period:Romantic
Movements:3
Scoring:Violin & Orchestra
Premiere Location:London

Max Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 44 was composed during 1877, following a failed attempt in 1874, and dedicated to the great Spanish violinist, Pablo de Sarasate. It was premiered in London by Sarasate, conducted by Bruch, on 4 November 1877.

Structure

The concerto has three movements:

A typical performance runs 28 to 30 minutes.

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