🔥 Special Offer: 35% Off – Limited Time Only!
tonebase Violin Course

Barber

Violin Concerto, Op. 14

Taught by renowned violinist 

Philippe Quint

In this course, multi-Grammy Award nominee American violinist Philippe Quint will explore Barber’s violin concerto. The three movements of this concerto are Allegro, Andante, and Presto in moto perpetuo. Quint explores Barber’s inspiration, the historical context, and the beauty and depth of one of the most beloved violin concertos. He shares his thoughts and ideas about the character, structure, and technical challenges the concerto presents.

  • checkmark icon
    Difficulty: 
    Advanced
  • checkmark icon
    Duration: 
    1
     hours 
     hour

Course Syllabus

<p id="">I. Allegro</p>

<p id="">Quint discusses approaching the concerto, considering the historical background and Beethoven and Brahms' influence on Barber. He examines the first movement's structure, markings, and beautiful themes.</p>

<p id="">II. Andante</p>

<p id="">The second movement is an example of Barber’s inspiring lyrical writing. Quint guides us through the movement’s long lines and emotional journey. He explores the score and the connection to the orchestra.</p>

<p id="">III. Presto in moto perpetuo</p>

<p id="">The electric third movement is notorious for its technical difficulty. Quint shares his advice on mastering the bow stroke, practicing the fast passages, and finding patterns to help overcome the challenges in the movement.</p>

<p id="">III. Presto in moto perpetuo</p>

<p id="">The electric third movement is notorious for its technical difficulty. Quint shares his advice on mastering the bow stroke, practicing the fast passages, and finding patterns to help overcome the challenges in the movement.</p>

Click here to download the course workbook PDF and see the full syllabus →
Access this course and hundreds more.

Click below to access hundreds of exclusive cello courses, available only on tonebase.

Unlock Course →
meet YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Philippe Quint

Multi Grammy Award nominee American violinist Philippe Quint is internationally recognized for his unique and insightful approach to standard repertoire, championing new music, rediscovering neglected repertoire and creating a new format of docu-concert experience; multimedia journeys about lives of Astor Piazzolla and Charlie Chaplin.

read full bio →
Philippe Quint

Instant access to 100s of courses!

Preview our curated selection of courses below. With lessons covering fundamentals, technical training, style and interpretation, you won't find a more thorough and enriching learning experience anywhere else.

"I don't regret for a minute having spent the money on the membership. There's something for every musician on tonebase – I recommend you give it a try."

Photo of Dave
Dave McLellan

Concert & Chamber Musician

Join 25,000+ active members on the the world’s largest classical music platform.