Violin Concerto no. 2 in D minor, op. 44
Romantic Violin and Orchestra
In brief

This concerto features lyrical, soaring lines that alternate with intense orchestral dialogues, creating a Romantic feel that is simultaneously singing and at times abruptly dark. From a technical standpoint you will deal particularly with Tempo rubato (3.1/5) — requiring subtle micro-timing shifts and controlled delays to shape phrases without breaking the flow — and Style romantique (3.1/5) — calling for measured portamento, vibrato control and a singing approach to phrasing; Pédale de sustain (3.1/5) here means sustaining the line through careful bow distribution and pressure to approximate the effect of a sustain pedal. The piece sits squarely in the Romantic period and is one of the composer's works for violin and orchestra, contributing to his concertante output.

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Relative difficulty
10%
Among Max Bruch
40%
Era Romantic
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Pedaling
Sustain pedal
1
Style
Romantic style
1
Rhythm
Tempo rubato
1
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