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Sibelius Violin Concerto

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

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The Last Moon of the Concerto by Sebelius

Sebelius was writing the concerto in a sort of fever. There are persistent rumors that Sebelius was not only inspired, but drunk as well. The most difficult passage is actually this one. While this movement is ecstatic, there's also an incredible tension here.

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