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An Encyclopedia of the Violin, 1925
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1Measures 22 to 31 should be played very evenly and strictly in time, except that, at measure 29, a stringendo should be carried out in the crescendo, which should end with a big forte on the chord of measure 32.
3The tempo of the animato is approximately MM—138. One should start at once in the tempo of the animato, and not allow it to lapse until the end is reached.
5Play the chords without harshness.
7Adagio
8(♩ = 72)
10We begin after the tutti.
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14This beautiful movement should be played with simple sincerity, and the player should concentrate on the inner depth of the music. He should play with sentiment, yet not sentimentality.
16It is all too easy to fall into errors of exaggeration, and certain virtuosos permit themselves liberties in the portamento which are absolutely ridiculous.
18Nor should convenience be sought after at the expense of the truly musical, and it is with regret that I notice many a fingering indicated in the Joachim edition of the Brahms Violin Concerto, which would seem to be at variance with the ultra-academic principles professed by that master.
20Measures 4 to 5 should be played upon the E string, as follows:
22Measures 17 and 18 should be played freely and in a manner which shows that they are deeply felt.
24Measures 21 and 22 should be played with impatience, emphasizing the three last notes of measure 22. Sustain the C sharp of measure 23, and give it its integral value.
26Measures 25 to 28 should be played with power and breadth; emphasizing the G sharp of the measure 28.
28Play measures 29 and 30 sadly and with resignation.
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32In measure 2 do not give the impression of playing a cadenza, but play
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