Violin Concerto No. 2 (Bruch)

Max Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 44 was composed during 1877, following a failed attempt in 1874, and dedicated to the great Spanish violinist, Pablo de Sarasate. It was premiered in London by Sarasate, conducted by Bruch, on 4 November 1877.

Structure
The concerto has three movements: 1. Adagio ma non troppo (D minor, ending in D major)
 * Orchesterwerke Romantik Themen.pdf

2. Recitativo: Allegro moderato (B♭ major) (attacca)
 * Orchesterwerke Romantik Themen.pdf

3. Finale: Allegro molto (B♭ major – D major)
 * Orchesterwerke Romantik Themen.pdf

A typical performance runs 28 to 30 minutes.