Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19 (Fischer)

The opening theme of the piece is simple and lyrical. The first movement is in sonata form, with the lyricism and simple sincerity of the first theme contrasted with a chromatic, angular second theme. The two themes are rigorously developed after the exposition, almost unrecognizably transformed. Prokofiev's love for the first theme is reinforced in the recapitulation, where only this theme is heard: the second theme and bridge material are eliminated. The second movement is typical Prokofiev, a virtuosic, "grotesque" Scherzo. It is cast in rondo form, and is full of numerous and sudden shifts of articulation and accent. It is music in which "images of sneering sarcasm and sinister forces predominate." In the final movement, Prokofiev returns to the calm, lyrical character of the opening movement, but with added harmonic color. This final movement is a work of ingenious thematic integration, realized in the large coda: the lyrical theme of the finale is played in the orchestra, against the "pensive," lyrical first theme from the opening movement, played by the solo violin.
0:00 - Andantino
10:08 - Scherzo: Vivacissimo
13:47 - Moderato - Allegro moderato

[@FeonaLeeJones]

Prokofiev is one of those composers I can listen to on repeat and never loose interest.

[@cobrastriesand7693]

The downside is I feel like an off, because every time I relisten I hear some stunning new element and think "how could I have missed that all the other times I heard this piece!?"

[@istillhateminionssomuch1677]

Suggestion Diabolique?

[@Jabafish]

@@istillhateminionssomuch1677 not even with that, i've done it. never gets old

[@mehdi84203]

My favorite is ysaye

[@irmaakesson3421]

SAME

[@vKarl71]

This has to be the most wonderful violin concerto of the 20th Century (The Prokofiev 2d concerto is pretty great, too). Julia Fischer is one of the very best players in the world. Check out the video of her recording the Mozart Sinfonia Concertante K364 - a real joy!

[@cobblestonegenerator]

Mmm but Brittens concerto though.

[@Zdrange03]

Shostakovich concertos too..

[@daph0307]

Sibelius...

[@hermittraveler2163]

Stravinsky's and Barber's I find to be very enjoyable. Especially the latter.

[@arielorthmann4061]

Sibelius ? Berg ? Schönberg ? Stravinsky ? Bartók ? Britten ? Barber ? Berio ? Dutilleux ? Ligeti ? Gubaidulina ? Chin ? Too many great violin concertos out there for there to be one single most wonderful

[@RowBoatRowBoat]

I feel like I was personally attacked by that second movement, like I got flexed on really hard

[@aaronnam1444]

Hahaha!!!!

[@samuelholt846]

20:00 is absolutely magical and beyond brilliant! The return of the first movement theme layered w/ third movement themes!!

[@slateflash]

Walton was very inspired by that in his viola concerto where he does a similar thing in the last movement

[@Berlinchesmusic]

@@slateflash And in his violin concerto too

[@violinarchive]

11:24 is like if losing one's mind were a sound.

[@pablodesarasate499]

the orchestral part at 15:42 is so beautiful

[@kotopec4978]

I was in a concert where this piece were performed Apparently I hadn't been breathing and moving till it was over Prokofiev is such comprehensive composer

[@dgrtnio]

At the beginning you dream. At the scherzo something crushes your lullaby and changes your dream in unpredictable way. At the 3rd movement the dream of the beginning is twisted and you're stuck in it. Forever.

[@MsrAlaindeFerrier]

Absolutely adore this concerto it's got to be my total number one favourite violin concerto in the world. I'm used to Dimitri Sitkovetsky playing it, but this was an excellent rendition also Thank you for uploading

[@RachaelLongLastName]

This is the most beautiful bundle of misery I've ever seen I must play it It makes me feel distressed, but in an ok way

[@orb3796]

The part from 18:32 to 20:02 just speaks to me on such a fundamental level

[@djcata7474]

Interesting. I found that part a little sarcastic, regarding the diminished scales all violinists practice.

[@orb3796]

@@djcata7474 Oh I wouldn´t know anything about that since I don´t play the violin, I hear that part with untained naivety

[@excuseyou7198]

I love the first movement, but I honestly think the third movement is my favorite.

[@FueganTV]

The final minutes are sheer beauty.

[@violinarchive]

3:45 When the woodwinds start mocking you

[@朱梓彦]

I prefer violin Concerto No. 1 to No. 2. It has a unique Russian feel.

[@pianofranck]

I think everyone likes the part from 11:07

[@Minerva235]

Thank you, that’s actually my favorite part🥰

[@dimitriosmoreis2933]

I'm ready to dance to it.

[@markbosch7378]

god i love 6:17 so much

[@matinsoltany5575]

Me too,it's like the last word before going totally crazy

[@cherryyu2184]

I feel like im in the grass fields like in the sound of music where you can see mountains and you are the main character just running around the fields like there is no tomorrow then suddenly the scenario changed you went to deep dark forest. You got lost but you tried to look for an answer or a clue to get out of the dark forest, sorry there so many possible imaginations running wild in my mind while listening to this piece

[@fido652]

How lovely.

[@danielrozmus9179]

8:07 That's how enter the Heaven sounds...

[@MsrAlaindeFerrier]

Gorgeous perfect score adore it Thankyou X

[@jackychan7758]

11:25 A pure moment of headbang

[@lylecohen1638]

6:05

[@lylecohen1638]

17:13

[@RafaelCaver]

I love that part! 🙌🏻

[@sneddypie]

6:17 DADADADADADADADADADADADADADADADADADADADADADADADADADADADADA

[@RachaelLongLastName]

6:22 he really demonstrates pizz hand equality He uses the right hand as much as he uses the left

[@rywilk]

12:19 sounds like something from Outlast.

[@ЕгорСопожников]

3rd movement us the best for me. So beautiful.

[@mileena6233]

6:07 ❤️‍🔥

[@mileena6233]

3:46

[@loicrenier7619]

J'adore le scherzo très à la corde@

[@fredvacher3998]

Comme un beau reve

[@greentiefling]

can you sleep with a concerto? bc holy buckets i want to

[@lylecohen1638]

Haha I wish

[@djcata7474]

Haha, there is a lot of passion in it, you're on to something 😉

[@tinlong6469]

6:07 was amazing. But the 6:17 pizzicato was so weird. Can someone tell me the meaning of this. I really want to understand

[@spiderman3785]

Hi LOL

[@CakePirateX]

Just wondering - why do most most recordings slow the tempo at 10:57?

[@alna9681]

It seems like musically everyone likes slowing down there.

[@spiderman3785]

@@alna9681no its bc of the notes, it changed

[@Guilhermedetiuki]

Culture

[@vidlukanarea6280]

I would guess that its because of the speed of the effect that accompanies the motif of this part, when it repeats :)

[@nickiluiso4679]

2:41 🤌🏼

[@c8163418]

형제의강 드라마보고 찾아왔어요ㅋㅋ 근데 어느부분인지못찻겟노

[@wishiwasoffline]

I agree

[@TJ042]

10:57.

[@LavaMLG]

Who is playing here?

[@wiktorialatos1157]

Juia fischer

[@potrelviewer9536]

Julia Fischer, with the Russian National Orchestra under Yakov Kreizberg's wand.

[@kukka-karelica]

10:57 😊

[@sheboyganshovel5920]

How about giving credit where credit is due? We get a parenthetical listing of the violinist, and a wall of text with your thoughts about Prokofiev, but no mention anywhere of the orchestra or conductor?

[@dmachine07]

@@sheboyganshovel5920 you can scroll all the way down in the description (if you’re on mobile or computer) and press the three dots near the album cover. there you can see the conductor, orchestra, etc.

[@alkishadjinicolaou5831]

Very close to alien music!

[@elijahstewart3231]

what does that even mean

[@alkishadjinicolaou5831]

I meant it as a compliment . It’s not tonal , strange melody and very deviant from any “standards”. That’s what I meant

[@elijahstewart3231]

@@alkishadjinicolaou5831 i see, glad you enjoy it!

[@sneddypie]

@@alkishadjinicolaou5831 wdym not tonal, it's very tonal

[@tonki_yt9122]

@@sneddypie I think he mean about second mvt

[@samyabdelkerim3839]

مجرد عزف علامات موسيقا .الموسيقا ليست هندسة بل احساس مرهف .. الموسيقا الراىعة لالياس الرحباني .. دمي ودموعي وابتسامتي

[@rayyoshida7963]

Seriously ??!!!! A ad at 2:00 ?!! You have no respect to the music !!!

[@김초심-o4h]

이거보면이화1등~💓💓

[@calebhu6383]

3:47

[@sneddypie]

i found you

[@spiderman3785]

14:05

[@sisisasa1895]

25:00

[@kallehed6330]

Lmao this roast, "the best part is when it's over"

[@LFont]

12:12

[@СигизмундПетрович]

3:30

[@economicapple2609]

12:06

[@danieltarkin]

11:50