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The American history and encyclopedia of music, 1908
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1This is the version of the composer to the writer when studying this concerto with him, and was corroborated by one of the publishers, by whom the writer was befriended.
3Regarding the Concert-Allegro by Bazzini, the most musical of his many compositions, the writer may be pardoned for giving here a reminiscence which he treasures very highly. He, then a 16 years' old pupil of David, played this concerto at a concert in Leipsic, and had the great honor of having as his accompanist none other than the great violinist and composer, Bazzini, himself, who, after having the previous day been the soloist at the Gewandhaus concert, remained a day longer in Leipsic in order to hear his composition.
5The Hungarian Concerto by Joachim is by many considered the most difficult composition of the entire violin-literature. A long study, even by the best equipped technician, is required to master the many unusual difficulties, as also to bring out the tempestuous spirit of the last movement, the Finale a la Zingara. As really noble music this concerto belongs to the very best we have, and only abnormal difficulties and great length of the composition prevent a popularity with violinist, which it richly deserves.
7With this carefully assorted material, of which the writer has availed himself more or less during many years of teaching, is indicated a systematic study-course. It is not expected of the teacher that he be intimately acquainted with all these works, although the competent teacher knows many of them. And this conscientious teacher will never be at a loss what to give to his pupil, and certainly will not commit the grave error of recommending things which are far beyond the ability of the student.
9It is advisable to bear in mind that the selections for the pupil should be at all times made with a view of gaining for him a necessary many sidedness in his playing, and so, for instance, have him study, after a very difficult piece, something less difficult, but requiring more expression, tone, ele-
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