Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 61
by Ludwig van Beethoven
ViolinClassical/RomanticConcerto~42 minprofessional
Beethoven's only violin concerto, now regarded as perhaps the greatest in the repertoire, was initially considered a failure at its 1806 premiere. The serene, expansive first movement opens with five quiet timpani strokes that pervade the entire work.
Editions
Henle Verlag
Shin-Augustin Kojima, 2004
Urtext based on the autograph, with detailed critical commentary.
★★★★★
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Bärenreiter
Jonathan Del Mar, 2009
Critical edition with comprehensive source evaluation.
★★★★★
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