Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64: I. Allegro molto appassionato
by Felix Mendelssohn · Piano arrangement, excerpt · Allegro molto appassionato, from Violin Concerto in E minor
Rewritten for piano by another musician, only part of the piece.
Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64: I. Allegro molto appassionato
Felix Mendelssohn
Rewritten for piano by another musician, only part of the piece.
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About Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64: I. Allegro molto appassionato (Piano arrangement, excerpt)
Piano sheet music for Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64: I. Allegro molto appassionato (Piano arrangement, excerpt) by Felix Mendelssohn, free to view and play along. Grade 4 (Intermediate (Grade 4)) piece suitable for students at about grade 4 level.
"Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64: I. Allegro molto appassionato (Piano arrangement, excerpt)" by Felix Mendelssohn is a grade 4-level piano piece with a duration of approximately 1:29. A Grade 4 piece featuring sixteenth notes, triplets, and a larger repertoire of techniques. Suitable for confident intermediate players. This arrangement is ideal for pianists with 3-4 years of experience. Felix Mendelssohn's composition showcases sixteenth notes and triplets and key signatures up to 4 sharps/flats, making it an excellent choice for developing these essential skills.
Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor is one of the most popular and frequently performed violin concertos. Composed in 1844, it showcases the virtuosity of the solo violin while blending lyrical melodies with rich orchestral textures.
Is it right for you?
Who it's for
- Students at about Grade 4 level
- Self-taught pianists with solid fundamentals
- Those comfortable with varied repertoire
- Players looking to expand their technique
Skill level: Grade 4
- Level
- Intermediate (Grade 4)
- Experience
- 3-4 years
- Length
- 1:29
What you'll learn
Technical skills
- Scales and arpeggios
- Sixteenth note passages
- Triplet patterns
- Independent hand movement
- Pedal technique
- Varied articulation
Musical concepts
- Sixteenth notes and triplets
- Key signatures up to 4 sharps/flats
- Expressive dynamics
- Tempo variations (ritardando, accelerando)
- Musical phrasing
How long it takes
To learn
3-5 weeks with dedicated practice
Practice time
30-60 minutes daily
To master
6-10 weeks to performance-ready
Practice tips
- Analyze the piece structure before starting
- Practice difficult sections at half tempo
- Focus on musical expression, not just notes
- Record yourself to identify areas for improvement
- Work on maintaining consistent tempo
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