Scan 26
Violin master works and their interpretation, 1925
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1The Largo, unfortunately, is somewhat short; and hence its tempo should be all the more deliberate. It stands to reason, therefore, that a division of the measure into eight-eighths be observed in this movement, so that the sixteenth-notes representing the melody be produced as broadly and singingly as possible, which can only result in enhancing the charm of this Largo. A most exquisite moment occurs at the measure marked misterioso:
3Misterioso
5to be played mysteriously, as though holding the breath. The sole drawback to this movement is that it is not long enough; it lasts so short a time.
7In the concluding movement, the Presto, the bowings indicated by the editor, détaché and martellato give this Finale its unique character. In the middle of the movement occurs the following passage:
9p dolce e lusingando
11which should be played very delicately and flowingly. Eight measures before the close we have another passage:
13p dolce e espressivo
15which also should be taken very delicately to begin with, but which, two measures before the end, should terminate with a great broadening out of tone and a big ritardando on the forte of the concluding notes.
17The Ciaccona in G minor† by Tommaso Vitali, son of the Cremonese violinist, Giovanni Battista Vitali, established in Bologna in 1706, is a forerunner of Bach's great work in the
19† Ciaccona in G minor, by Tommaso Vitali. Revised and edited by Leopold Auer, Carl Fischer, Inc., New York.
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