| Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 is his last large orchestral work. It forms an important part of the violin repertoire and is one of the most popular and most frequently performed violin concertos of all time. A typical performance lasts just under half an hour. The concerto was initially well received and soon became regarded as one of the greatest violin concertos of all time. The concerto remains popular and has developed a reputation as an essential concerto for all aspiring concert violinists to master, and usually one of the first Romantic era concertos they learn. Many professional violinists have recorded the concerto and the work is regularly performed in concerts and classical music competitions. The concerto consists of three movements: 1. Allegro molto appassionato (E minor) |
| Violin Concerto Op. 64 played by Sarah Chang - 1st movement part 1 Violin Concerto Op. 64 played by Sarah Chang - 1st movement part 2 Violin Concerto Op. 64 played by Sarah Chang - 2nd movement Violin Concerto Op. 64 played by Sarah Chang - 3rd movement |
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