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The Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 was the only concerto for violin composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Composed in 1878, it is one of the best-known violin concertos . The concerto was composed in Clarens, Switzerland, where Tchaikovsky was recovering from the fallout of his ill-fated marriage.
Includes the solo violin part arranged for piano by Sauter (Piano 1) and the orchestra reduction by Tchaikovsky (Piano 2). A synthesized recording is available here. Purchase
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Monday, February 6, 2023. Despite its troubled early reception, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto has become a favourite among soloists and audiences. Mark Pullinger considers recordings spanning 70 years and selects his overall top choice. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
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The concerto is scored for solo violin and an orchestra consisting of 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (in A, B-flat), 2 bassoons + 4 horns (in F), 2 trumpets (in D) + 2 timpani + violins I, violins II, violas, cellos, and double basses. Movements and Duration. There are three movements: Allegro moderato—Moderato assai (D major, 339 bars) Canzonetta.