Tor Aulin: Violin Concerto No.3
Context
Though his output as a composer is small, Tor Aulin (1866-1914) wrote three improbable violin concertos. After working as a conductor {and professional} violinist, Aulin composed his Third Violin Concerto in 1896. By this level in his life, Aulin had turn out to be bodily in poor health and located it tough to carry out for lengthy durations of time, which is maybe why he composed his three violin concertos in simply seven years.
The Music
Forged into three actions, Aulin’s Third Violin Concerto affords a flavour of Sweden like by no means heard earlier than from the composer.
Motion I – Molto moderato
The expansive opening motion is a improbable instance of Aulin’s demanding however not flamboyant solo writing. Because the violin discover its toes inside the orchestra, the themes push forward with many beginning with the soloist and being handed to sections of the orchestra. The distinctive Nordic aptitude within the motion is obvious all through, with Aulin’s daring writing being showcased. The themes are intricate, which has turn out to be one thing the composer is remembered for. The whole lot has a musical objective and that is true for this opening motion. Aulin’s wealthy textures hail to his Romanticism roots, with the harmonic language maybe harking again additional in time. The motion concludes full orchestral chords.
Motion II – Andante con moto
The lyrical central motion is vibrant in concord and timbre and was closely influenced by the stylings of Max Bruch. The wealthy solo line is accompanied by heat strings because the theme is explored. Aulin’s Nordic inspirations as soon as once more stand on the forefront of this motion. Extremely partaking all through, this motion is expressive for the soloist and reveals the composer’s demanding musical fashion.
Motion III – Finale
The finale motion, an homage to Jean Sibelius, is filled with life and power that hasn’t been heard but. The jovial melodies are intertwined to create a fizz of pleasure all through every part of this motion. Aulin as soon as once more explores the connection between the soloist and the orchestra as lyrical interludes interrupt the galloping melodies. Wealthy textures and complex melodies construct collectively to create efficient climaxes that contain the entire orchestra. The people-tune theme reveals off the capabilities of the violin, and through corners of this motion we edge right into a flamboyant solo half, however it by no means fairly grows into fruition. The fiery coda part is filled with pleasure, which ends up in an ominous violin cadenza that results in the rousing end.
Ⓒ Alex Burns
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You may additionally get pleasure from… Sergei Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No.2
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