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'''[[Max Bruch]]''' composed his '''Violin Concerto Number 1''' in G minor in 1866, when he was 28 years old.  It is one of three violin concertos written by the composer.  
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'''[[Max Bruch]]''' composed his '''Violin Concerto Number 1''' in G minor, Opus 26, in 1866, when he was 28 years old.  One of three violin concertos written by the composer, it is one of the most popular in the repertoire.


Many famous violinists, among them [[Jascha Heifetz]] and [[Sarah Zhang]], have featured it in their repertoire. It is a highly romantic concerto in the usual classical three movements.
A highly romantic concerto in the usual classical three movements,
[[Image:Heifetz1.jpg|left|thumb|400px|{{#ifexist:Template:Heifetz1.jpg/credit|{{Heifetz1.jpg/credit}}<br/>|}}The Heifetz recording.]]
many famous violinists, from [[Jascha Heifetz]] to [[Sarah Chang]], have recorded it.  
 
The first movement is a prelude, allegro moderato, and
the second a very moving adagio. The finale, marked allegro energico, is the most difficult to play.
 
 
{{Image|Heifetz1.jpg|left|400px|The Heifetz recording.}}

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Max Bruch composed his Violin Concerto Number 1 in G minor, Opus 26, in 1866, when he was 28 years old. One of three violin concertos written by the composer, it is one of the most popular in the repertoire.

A highly romantic concerto in the usual classical three movements, many famous violinists, from Jascha Heifetz to Sarah Chang, have recorded it.

The first movement is a prelude, allegro moderato, and the second a very moving adagio. The finale, marked allegro energico, is the most difficult to play.


The Heifetz recording.