Sibelius: Violin Concerto - An Analysis

Vince Sheehan explores the themes and structure of this famous concerto.
Musical illustrations are performed on the violin and piano.
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Structure (numbers refer to rehearsal marks in the score)
1. Exposition: 1st Subject, Transition (2), 2nd Subject (3+6), Codetta (4); Development/Cadenza (6-8); Recapitulation: 1st Subject (7), Transition (9), 2nd Subject (10+7); Coda (11+5).
2. Introduction; A (bar 6); B (1); A1 (3)
3. Exposition: 1st Subject, 2nd Subject (2+5), Codetta (4); Transition (5-8); Recapitulation: 1st Subject (6-6), 2nd Subject (8+7), Codetta (10); Coda (12)

[@EmanuelSpader]

Yes! I've wanted to find a video that talks about the structure of this concerto. It's absolutely beautiful and it helps to understand how it's put together. Thanks!

[@vincentsheehan3193]

Thanks for commenting!

[@igorvaluev5409]

Thank you for sharing these insights into the structure, it really does help to enjoy the piece more! Very often I cannot grasp the form in its entirety by myself, so such videos are very much appreciated!

[@whollybro]

I enjoy the kind of analysis you do. It is refreshing to hear about the work and how it is constructed, instead of endless haranguing about which recording/performance is the greatest ;-) I have never listened to Sibelius' Violin Concerto, but I now have an appreciation of how marvellous this work is. Thanks.

[@vincentsheehan3193]

Thanks for commenting- that’s really encouraging

[@mikonowakowski9248]

Hi Vincent, I really enjoyed your commentary and your fingerings. I’m trying to learn the third movement the best I can, would you be able to share your fingerings with me?

[@Doctor12..]

Can I get the notes for this piece?

[@vincentsheehan3193]

Yes - look at Petrucci online library, I believe it’s there

[@Doctor12..]

@@vincentsheehan3193 thanks ✨

[@LukaLuksic]

I suggest g thing of paganini for a tuning in

[@vincentsheehan3193]

As an amateur who is out of practise that might be a challenge - but I hope the themes are clearly enough presented for a rough break down of the structure. Thanks

[@LukaLuksic]

You miss to many ... but you have the point. Its always point to play with decent intonation. You have to practice bit more and you can show then.

[@vincentsheehan3193]

The reason why I do these videos is just to share some idea of the structure. I know I can’t play everything perfectly (I’m certainly not a professional)- it’s just to get some idea