What is the story behind Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso?

History. The Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso was originally intended to be the rousing finale to Saint-Saëns’ first violin concerto, Op. 20, though its success as a solo composition at its first performance led Saint-Saëns to publish it separately.

How difficult is Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso?

June 3, 2017, 4:43 PM · According to a couple of graded lists, e.g. http://www.violinmasterclass.com/en/graded-repertoire/violin-and-orchestra the Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso is very high in the list of difficulty, higher than his violin concerto #3.

Who wrote Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso?

Camille Saint-SaënsIntroduction and Rondo Capriccioso / Composer

When was Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso released?

The first version of the work published by Hartmann in 1870 was the violin and piano reduction prepared by Georges Bizet at Saint-Saëns’s request. The orchestral version was published by Durand, first as separate orchestral parts (February 1875), and then in full score (August 1879).

What level is Rondo Capriccioso?

One very difficult, but very beloved, composition of Mendelssohn’s is his Rondo capriccioso, op. 14. Blazingly difficult, it’s an RCM ARCT-level composition, LRCM (ABRSM), and Henle level 7.

What level is Mendelssohn violin concerto?

March 25, 2007 at 02:56 PM · Violinmasterclass.com rates the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in e-minor as a level 8 out of 10. Keep in mind, that they are grading the pieces on a solely technical level. Mendelssohn is a very difficult piece to play, especially the cadenza.

Is Mendelssohn Rondo Capriccioso hard?

Is Mendelssohn difficult?

Mendelssohn is a very difficult piece to play, especially the cadenza.

What should I play after Mendelssohn?

What to do after Mendelssohn violin concerto

  • Intro & Rondo Capriccioso.
  • Tzigane.
  • Carmen Fantasie (Sarasate)