Light relief comes in the way of a slower middle movement, before the technical fireworks begin again for the thrilling finale.Ĭlick to load video Recommended Recording Dynamic and explosive from the start, the soloist commands attention immediately with a brooding, marcato theme that climbs to stratospheric heights, finishing in an extensive passage of jaw-droppingly rapid semiquavers that conclude the first movement. Written in 1880, Saint-Saëns’s violin concerto is as mesmerising to listen to as it is beastly to perform. 10: Saint-Saëns: Violin Concerto In B Minor Scroll down to explore our selection of the top 10 best violin concertos featuring the greatest works in the repertoire by composers including Beethoven, Brahms, Bruch, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. From Bach to Shostakovich, the violin concerto is omnipresent and prolific in the classical repertoire. The soloist’s part is written to impress, to explore the bounds of technical ability, and often includes spectacular cadenzas and a cornucopia of extended techniques. The concerto is the ultimate showcase of musical virtuosity, where soloist and orchestra compete in a compelling musical dialogue.
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