Repertoire for 2024-25 Season

Concerto Repertoire

Bach Concerto No. 2 in E Major, BWV 1042
Johann Sebastian Bach's Concerto No. 2 is a masterwork of the Baroque era, celebrated for its intricate counterpoint and expressive melodies. This piece is in my repertoire for its profound emotional depth, balanced with poise and elegance.

Barber Violin Concerto, Op. 14
Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto is a 20th-century gem and a hallmark of American concerto writing. It feels like you’re being transported to a movie scene from the 1940s. This concerto is a staple in my repertoire for its rich emotional range and the opportunity it provides to showcase both lyrical and technical prowess.

Beethoven Romance No. 2 in F Major, Op. 50
Beethoven’s Romance No. 2 is a beautifully lyrical work that highlights the expressive capabilities of the violin. It has emotional warmth balanced with simplicity in its writing.

Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26
Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 is a cornerstone of the violin repertoire, known for its passionate melodies and folk influence. It was one of the first concertos I learned and remains a favorite.

Chausson Poème, Op. 25
Ernest Chausson’s Poème plays as an introspective love poem. It is a richly evocative piece that blends lyrical beauty with profound emotional depth. I perform this work for its introspective quality and the deep emotional connection it fosters with the audience.

Elgar Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 61
Edward Elgar’s Violin Concerto is a deeply personal work, almost like an autobiography for Elgar. I am captivated by its emotional complexity, and the personal nature of the work gives the opportunity to explore different expressive possibilities every time.

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, MWV O3
Felix Mendelssohn’s first violin concerto, written in his youth, is a brilliant piece with a strong operatic quality. The orchestra serves to support and intensify the solo violin’s beauty. It is not as famous as Concerto No. 2, but it certainly deserves to be.

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 64
Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto No. 2 is a beloved staple of the violin repertoire, celebrated for its lyrical beauty and technical brilliance. This piece is a favorite of mine for its seamless blend of emotional depth and virtuosic flair.

Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216
Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3 is a delightful work that balances lyrical melodies with spirited passages. I include it in my repertoire for its joyful character and the expressive opportunities it offers.

Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4 is known for its elegance and playful character. Like Concerto No. 3, it is joyous and expressive, yet the last 2 movements lean more towards being narrative.

Sibelius Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47
Jean Sibelius’s Violin Concerto is a powerful work that transports the listener to a vast Finnish landscape. The work has Sibelius’s characteristic dark and poignant sound yet is still incredibly virtuosic. The overall nature of the work is brooding and unpredictable, like wind.

Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto is a tour de force of the violin repertoire. Initially considered too harsh, savage, and ultimately too difficult for the violin, it is now one of the most beloved pieces in the repertoire. The ear never tires of it.

Vieuxtemps Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Minor, Op. 37
Henri Vieuxtemps’s Violin Concerto No. 5 is a beautiful virtuosic concerto. I love the contrasts it offers, showcasing both technical and expressive abilities.

Wieniawski Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 22
Henryk Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto No. 2 is a beloved piece in the standard repertoire. One of the most lyrically beautiful, Leopold Auer said, “It is a song to be sung in a way that makes us forget the instrument.”