Benjamin Britten Violin Concerto Premiered On This Day in 1940 [ON-THIS-DAY]

Benjamin Britten's Violin Concerto Op. 15 was premiered on this day in 1940 – 79 years ago

Benjamin Britten's Violin Concerto Op. 15 was premiered on this day in 1940 – 79 years ago.

The first performance was given by Spanish virtuoso Antonio Brosa with the New York Philharmonic - conducted by Sir John Barbirolli.

It's believed Britten took inspiration and structure from Prokofiev's 1st Violin Concerto.

JANINE JANSEN | BRITTEN VIOLIN CONCERTO | PAAVO JÄRVI & ORCHESTRE DE PARIS