Not all famous works were a great success the first-time round. Take Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, for instance, whose first performance wasn’t quite what we’d call a crowd-pleaser. While the composer’s assessment may have been a little dramatic (asking to sit at a distance from performances so as not to hear his ‘music murdered’), Beethoven’s late finishing of writing the piece-only two days before the performance-meant the violin soloist had to practically sight-read on stage, causing critics to label the experience as ‘exhausting’.
But second chances are given for a reason and the concerto was revived four decades later by violinist afficionado Joseph Joachim who dazzled the audience and convinced the public of the piece’s worth. Ever since, the piece has become a firm favourite with violinists and is showcased here by our Young Artist-in-Residence, Leia Zhu.
Wondering which camp you sit in? Well, there's nothing like a live performance to help you decide. Hear Leia Zhu, our Young Artist-in-Residence perform Beethoven's violin concerto live on 12 January Southbank Centre
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