Felix Mendelssohn · Advanced · violin
How to play Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor is in E minor and sits at the advanced level. A conservatory audition standard and benchmark Romantic concerto. 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
- Exposed soaring opening that demands perfect intonation
- Ricochet bowing in the cadenza
- Spiccato bariolage with string crossings
- Rhythmic acceleration through the cadenza
- Endurance
What panels listen for
Clean intonation on the unforgiving exposed opening; control of the cadenza ricochet and the spiccato bariolage.
Frequently asked
How hard is Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor?
Advanced level. Ranked #22 of 31 by Violin Lounge; grouped with Brahms and Beethoven among the hardest standard concertos.
What tempo is Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor?
Mvt I: Allegro molto appassionato; Mvt II: Andante (C major); Mvt III: Allegretto non troppo to Allegro molto vivace
What are the hardest parts of Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor?
The passages that trip players up: exposed soaring opening that demands perfect intonation, ricochet bowing in the cadenza, spiccato bariolage with string crossings, rhythmic acceleration through the cadenza, endurance.
How can I tell if I am ready to perform Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor?
Record a take and score it on tone, intonation, rhythm, tempo, and musicality, the same dimensions a panel weighs. Orchestra Kingdom returns an Advance, Callback, or Not Yet verdict in about a minute, so you know exactly what to fix. Your first take is free, no signup.
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