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tonebase Violin Course

Barber -

Violin Concerto, Op. 14

Taught by renowned violinist

Philippe Quint

In this course, multi-Grammy Award nominee American violinist Philippe Quint will explore Barber’s violin concerto. The three movements of this concerto are Allegro, Andante, and Presto in moto perpetuo. Quint explores Barber’s inspiration, the historical context, and the beauty and depth of one of the most beloved violin concertos. He shares his thoughts and ideas about the character, structure, and technical challenges the concerto presents.

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    Category: 
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    Difficulty: 
    Advanced
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    Duration: 
    1
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     hour

Course Syllabus

I. Allegro

Quint discusses approaching the concerto, considering the historical background and Beethoven and Brahms' influence on Barber. He examines the first movement's structure, markings, and beautiful themes.

II. Andante

The second movement is an example of Barber’s inspiring lyrical writing. Quint guides us through the movement’s long lines and emotional journey. He explores the score and the connection to the orchestra.

III. Presto in moto perpetuo

The electric third movement is notorious for its technical difficulty. Quint shares his advice on mastering the bow stroke, practicing the fast passages, and finding patterns to help overcome the challenges in the movement.

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Philippe Quint

Multi Grammy Award nominee American violinist Philippe Quint is internationally recognized for his unique and insightful approach to standard repertoire, championing new music, rediscovering neglected repertoire and creating a new format of docu-concert experience; multimedia journeys about lives of Astor Piazzolla and Charlie Chaplin.

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