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tonebase Violin Course

Dvořák

Concerto in A minor, Op. 53

Taught by renowned violinist

Sirena Huang

Virtuoso violinist Sirena Huang shares a detailed guide to Dvorak Violin Concerto. Huang takes on explaining the structure, atmosphere, and characters of this masterpiece. She breaks down the technical difficulties and shares practice tips to overcome them.

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    Difficulty: 
    Advanced
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    Duration: 
    2
     hours
     hour

Course Syllabus

I. Allegro ma non troppo

Huang discusses the movement's constant change in structure and character. She examines and analyzes the different techniques featured in the music and how to utilize them for musical expression.

II. Adagio ma non troppo

Delve deeper as Huang takes on a journey to unfold the beauty in the second movement. She emphasizes the importance of feeling the pulse, reacting to Dvorak's harmony changes, and connecting with the orchestra.

III. Finale: Allegro giocoso ma non troppo

In the last lesson of this course, Huang explores the electrifying third movement. She discusses its tricky rhythmic structure, folk-like character, and the repeating theme. In addition, Huang shares her advice on overcoming the technical difficulties in the movement, such as articulation, shifts, and bow stroke.

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Sirena Huang

Gold Medalist of the 11th Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, Sirena Huang is among the most sought-after violinists of our generation. She has been featured as a soloist with numerous orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, and has performed in prestigious venues such as Berliner Philharmonie, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center.

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