Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast
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Tchaikovsky's the Chorale
Tchaikovsky wanted to find a way to connect the second and third movements without a pause. The violin enters with a bang as well, resembling a bowl waiting to be let out of his pen. Slowly the music ascends until Tchaikovsky finds his way to D major. This section is actually quite difficult for the conductor because he or she has to hold on to the tension which can easily be lost in the repetitive scales.
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