In the hierarchy of musical instruments, the violin occupies a dominant stage. She is the queen in the world of real music. Only a violin can convey all the subtleties of the human soul and its emotions with the help of its sound. She can radiate childhood joy and mature sadness.
Many composers wrote solo works for violin in moments of spiritual crisis. No other instrument can fully express the full depth of experiences. Therefore, the performers, before playing at concerts outstanding works for violin, must very clearly imagine the inner world of the composer. Without this, the violin will simply not sound. Of course, the sounds will be extracted, but the performance will not be the main component - the soul of the composer.
Further in the article there will be presented a brief overview of the great works for violin by such composers as Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saens, Wieniawski, Mendelssohn, Kreisler.
P.I. Tchaikovsky, concert for violin and orchestra
The concert was created in the second half of the XIX century. Tchaikovsky at that time had just begun to emerge from the protracted depression caused by marriage. By this time, he had already written such masterpieces as the First Piano Concerto, the opera Eugene Onegin and the Fourth Symphony. But the violin concerto is strikingly different from these works. He is more "classic", his composition is both harmonious and slim. A riot of fantasy fits within a strict framework, but, oddly enough, the melody does not lose its freedom.
Throughout the concert, the main themes of all three parts captivate the listener with their plasticity and casual melody, which expand with each beat and take a breath.
The first part gives 2 contrasting themes: a) courageous and energetic; b) feminine and lyrical. The second part is called Canzonetta. She is petite, light and thoughtful. The melody is built on echoes of Tchaikovsky’s memories of Italy.
The final of the concert with a swirling whirlwind rushes into the scene in the spirit of Tchaikovsky's symphonic concept. The listener immediately draws in his imagination scenes of national fun. The violin depicts enthusiasm, prowess and vitality.
C. Saint-Saens, Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso
Introduction and rondo-capriccioso is a virtuoso lyric-scherzo composition for violin and orchestra. In our time, it is considered the hallmark of the brilliant French composer. Here you can hear the influence of music by Schumann and Mendelssohn. This music is expressive and easy.
G. Wieniawski, Polonaise
Romantic and virtuoso works for Wieniawski’s violin are very popular among listeners. Every modern violin virtuoso has in his repertoire the works of this great man.
Wieniawski's polonaises belong to virtuoso concert plays. They have the influence of Chopin. In the polonaise, the composer expressed the temperament and scale of his performing style. Music draws in the imagination of listeners sketches of festive fun with a solemn procession.
F. Mendelsohn, Concerto for violin and orchestra
In this work the composer showed the whole genius of his talent. The music is distinguished by scherzo-fantastic and plastic song-lyrical images. The concert harmoniously combines rich melody and simplicity of lyrical utterance.
I and II parts of the concert are represented by lyrical themes. The finale rapidly introduces the listener into the fantastic world of Mendelssohn. There is a festive and humorous flavor.
F. Kreisler, waltzes "Joy of love" and "Flour of love"
"Joy of love" - light and major music. Throughout the whole work, the violin conveys the joyful feelings of a man in love. The waltz is built on two contrasts: youthful pride and elegant female coquetry.
"Flour love" - this is a very lyrical music. The melody constantly alternates minor and major. But even joyful episodes are presented here with a poetic sadness.
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