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An Encyclopedia of the Violin, 1925
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1are very fully indicated—are all observed, since they are essential. Do not mistake the following measure:
3for the subsequent one:
5To do so simply reverses their rôle. It is an offense against musical ethics committed by many professional violinists.
7Play the remainder of the movement with the assured elegance appropriate and in character with Spanish music, and see that the whole work is permeated with a feeling of vigor and strength. The combination of pizzicato and trills at the conclusion,
9requires particular study in order to be performed without suspicion of "trick" playing. It is the ability of a player to render just such passages musically that stamps him as one of the elect.
11THE CONCERTO IN G MINOR
12by Max Bruch, Op. 26
13(1838-1920)
15This magnificent inspiration must be ranked among the greatest violin concertos and is a work peculiarly impressive and noble in style—a work at once profound and beautiful, using the latter word, which is much abused, advisedly.
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18Allegro Moderato
20See to it that the first G vibrates clearly, obtaining your effect by means of the following combination:
22Produce the vibrato with the third finger, but do not play on the third (D) string.
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