Haydn was likely inspired to write these violin concertos by Alois Luigi Tomasini, the concertmaster of the Esterházy orchestra, with whom he became close friends.
Composer Biography
Joseph Haydn is thought to have composed over 50 concertos, with the largest number being keyboard concertos, but also wrote for violin, cello, baryton, horn, and trumpet.
Compositional Technique
Haydn's violin concertos blend established Baroque traditions with Rococo, or 'galant', elements, particularly in theme development.
Interpretation
Capella Savaria, founded in 1981, is Hungary's first period-instrument chamber orchestra, aiming for authentic performances of Baroque and Classical music.
Performer Biography
Nicholas McGegan, the conductor, has worked with Capella Savaria for 30 years, recording over two dozen CDs and serving as conductor for their opera and passion series.
Composition History
The Violin Concerto in C major was explicitly dedicated to Luigi Tomasini, indicated by 'fatto per il Luigi' in Haydn's manuscripts.
Composition History
Three of Haydn's violin concertos (C, A, and G major) were composed during his early years of employment by the Esterházy family.
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