Ahead of an upcoming performance with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, violinist Christian Tetzlaff spoke to me about performing Bartok’s Violin Concerto no.2. When did he first encounter it? What are his favourite moments? How does he get through the monumental work in one piece?
Christian will be performing the Bartok on 30 September with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and Edward Gardner.
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I: Allegro non troppo
III: Allegro molto
Bartok – Violin Concerto no.2 Sz.112
Christian Tetzlaff, violin / Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra / Hannu Lintu
Ondine
Photo credit: Giorgia Bertazzi