Violin Concerto in E minor, op. 64

Op. 64 Composed 1844 Orchestral

Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, MWV O 14, is his last concerto. It was well received at its premiere and has remained as one of the most prominent and highly regarded violin concertos in history. It holds a central place in violin repertoire and has developed a reputation as an essential concerto for all aspiring concert violinists to master. A typical performance lasts just under half an hour.

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Movements

Allegro molto appassionato
Andante - Allegretto non troppo
Allegro molto vivace

Recommended recordings

Jascha Heifetz · Boston Symphony Orchestra · Charles Munch YouTube Spotify (subscription)
Itzhak Perlman · Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra · Bernard Haitink YouTube Spotify (subscription)

Elsewhere

Scores — IMSLP
Wikipedia
Wikidata

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