Associate Diploma in

Music
Performance
By
Jonathan Ng Chin Khai

Concerto No.2 in E
Major
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach was the composer of Concerto No.2 in E
major around 1720. This piece consists of 3 movements with an Italian
style tempo.
This piece consist repeated rhythmic patterns which gives a
compelling drive and energy in the first movement. Imitation and
repetition are much used in this movement, same goes to Ritornello
form. The beginning of the Mozartian style of establishing the cadenza
is used as the short solo part before section I.
Lyrical, beautiful and slow piece appeared in the 2nd movement. It
is very expressive and passionate movements. Besides that, it balanced
and released the tension of the whole work.
The finale, which is the 3rd movement, The dance-like movement
of an extraordinary exuberance. Each successive contrasting passage
exploits the violin's bravura capabilities more and more, until at last the
final refrain swoops in on the wings of wild thirty-second notes.

Romance No.1 For Violin

in G Major Op.40
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Romance in G Op.40 by Ludwig Van Beethoven was composed
around 1800. A work of tender lyricism the Romance In G follows a
rondo format, with a returning refrain separating contrasting musical
episodes. Its earnest, hymm-like refrain is sung by the violin, selfsufficiently accompanying itself with double stopped notes, and then
echoed by the piano. For maximal color contrast with the soloist,
Beethoven first scores the piano part gently played chords. Middle part
of the piece spends a significant amount of time on the dominant (D
Major), however this does not represent a modulation but a preparation
for the return of the rondo in G Major. Only on its final return do
soloist and piano unite on the rondo refrain, with the violin soaring into
its high register for a rhapsodic, elegantly ornamented apotheosis of the
melody. The three fortissimo chords end the piece perfectly.

Four Romantic Pieces

Op.75
Antonin Dvorak
The Four Romantic Pieces For Violin and Piano by Antonin Dvorak is
composed in 1887 when he was around 46 years old. This piece
consists of 4 short movements and is very poetic. Dvoraks works are
influenced by the folk music.
Cavatina is the original name of the 1st movement of the piece.
The wide range of dynamics -from pp (pianissimo) to fz (sforzando)makes the music flows fluently. The movement is soft, lyrical and
soothing.
Capriccio is the original name of the 2 nd movement. This is a wild
and energetic piece. It is written in an optimistic mood. A type of
bowing, spiccato is used in bar 25 to bar 28 lightened the mood of the
piece. There are also Accents used when chords are played. Lastly the
Chromatic harmony is used towards the end of this movement.
Allegro Appasionato is original name of the 3rd movement. This
movement is very similar to the 1st movement. This is a passionate
movement and is more victorious compared to the 1st movement.
Elegy or Ballad is the name of the final movement. The sighing
tone is bringing out by the Chords and rests. The Tempo of this

movement is rather slow and dragging along. The sighs give a feeling
of sad and desolate. Crescendos and decrescendos are often used to
create the moody feeling.

ATCL PROGRAMME
NOTES
Repertoire:
1. J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
- Concerto No. 2 in E major

i. Allegro
ii. Adagio
iii. Allegro assai

1600

2. Ludwig Van Beethoven

- Romance No.1For Violin & Piano in G
major Op.40
546

3. Antonin Dvorak
- Four Romantic Pieces for Piano & Violin
Op.75

i.
ii.

Allegro moderato
Allegro maestoso

iii.
iv.

Allegro appassionato
Larghettho

1100
Total Timing: 3246