Alexander Glazunov · Advanced · violin
How to play Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82
Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82 is in A minor and sits at the advanced level. Frequent advanced concerto-round audition and competition piece; valued for compactness (roughly 20 minutes) and brilliance. The fastest way to find out if you are ready is to record a take and score it on the same five dimensions a panel listens for, so you know which passage to fix next.
The hard passages
- Lyrical, espressivo high-position playing in the opening Moderato
- The integrated solo cadenza that links the slow section to the finale (multiple-stops and arpeggiated figuration)
- Brilliant rondo finale with rapid passagework, spiccato and high-register fireworks
- Pacing a single continuous arch without traditional movement pauses
What panels listen for
A continuous, well-paced dramatic arc, expressive tone in the lyrical sections, and a sparkling, accurate finale.
Frequently asked
How hard is Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82?
Advanced level. Standard advanced Romantic concerto on senior conservatory/diploma and audition lists (e.g., RCM/ABRSM upper-diploma level); beyond the Suzuki sequence.
What tempo is Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82?
Cast as a single continuous movement (no internal breaks), with linked sections: Moderato (Allegro moderato) exposition; Andante (sostenuto) slow section; an integrated solo cadenza; and an Allegro rondo finale. Often loosely described as three sections rather than separate movements.
What are the hardest parts of Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82?
The passages that trip players up: Lyrical, espressivo high-position playing in the opening Moderato, The integrated solo cadenza that links the slow section to the finale (multiple-stops and arpeggiated figuration), Brilliant rondo finale with rapid passagework, spiccato and high-register fireworks, Pacing a single continuous arch without traditional movement pauses.
How can I tell if I am ready to perform Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 82?
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