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tonebase Violin Course

Tchaikovsky

Concerto No. 1 in D Major, mvt. 1 (Excerpt)

Taught by renowned violinist 

David Kim

Concertmaster David Kim breaks down this Romantic concerto that’s typical of the semifinals round in an audition. Kim highlights what you want to demonstrate to a panel, how to navigate dynamics and fast runs, and the improvisatory character that begins the excerpt. Finally, he explains how to approach auditioning with a pianist that you may have never met!

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    Difficulty: 
    Advanced
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    Duration: 
    1
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Course Syllabus

<p id="">Concerto No. 1 in D Major, mvt. 1 (Excerpt)</p>

<p id="">Concertmaster David Kim breaks down this Romantic concerto that’s typical of the semifinals round in an audition. Kim highlights what you want to demonstrate to a panel, how to navigate dynamics and fast runs, and the improvisatory character that begins the excerpt. Finally, he explains how to approach auditioning with a pianist that you may have never met!</p>

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David Kim is a top-notch virtuoso, serving as concertmaster with the Philadelphia Orchestra and performing worldwide.

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