Search results for: “Violin Concerto (Composition)”


  • Francisco Tárrega

    …in reviving the guitar as a solo instrument in recital and concerts. Tárrega’s legacy lives on through his compositions of approximately 78 original works and 120 transcriptions for the solo…


  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

    …display an intense interest in music at this stage. Instead, he was drawn more towards literature, which later played a crucial role in shaping his operatic compositions. In 1856, at…


  • Robert Schumann

    …life. However, Schumann’s dreams of becoming a virtuoso pianist were crushed when he suffered an injury to his hand, forcing him to shift his focus towards composition. Early Compositions and…


  • Luigi Boccherini

    composition, particularly his emphasis on the cello’s line, set him apart. Boccherini’s early works, namely his Six Trios for Two Violins and Cello, G 77–82, and Six Duets for Two…


  • Franz Liszt

    Franz Liszt was a musical prodigy of extraordinary talent and influence. His innovative compositions and exceptional piano-playing techniques continue to inspire musicians worldwide. The Early Life of Franz Liszt Born…


  • Felix Mendelssohn

    …of Music, the first of its kind in Germany. He completed major works like the Scottish Symphony and the Violin Concerto during his tenure in Leipzig. Final Years and Death…


  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    …instruments, including some of his finest violin works. At Cöthen, Bach created a series of orchestra concertos in tribute to the Duke of Brandenburg. These became known as the “Brandenburg…


  • Leroy Anderson

    …period of Anderson’s career. He composed and conducted his own orchestras, creating hit recordings like “Blue Tango,” “Plink, Plank, Plunk!,” and “Belle of the Ball.” His compositions were not only…


  • Mily Balakirev

    …works are the symphonic poem “Tamara,” the overture “Russia,” and the Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp minor. Balakirev’s piano compositions, including the virtuosic “Islamey,” remain staples in the piano…


  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    …landscape, and these elements are often reflected in his compositions. Early Life and Education Ralph Vaughan Williams was born on October 12, 1872, in Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, England, into a…


  • Johann Strauss I

    …a bookbinder. His guardian, Anton Müller, arranged this after the tragic death of his father. However, Strauss maintained his passion for music by taking violin and viola lessons in secret….


  • Clara Schumann

    …pieces, and even a piano concerto. Her compositions were characterized by a depth of feeling, a singing tone, and a strict observance of the composer’s markings. Love, Marriage, and Its…