Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35 premiered on this day in 1881– 135 years ago.

The first performance was given by Russian virtuoso Adolph Brodsky, in Vienna– conducted by Hans Richter.

Inspired by Lalo's 'Symphonie Espagnole', the concerto is widely regarded among the most technically demanding works in the repertoire.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds4XPlhgq_k&showinfo=0&autohide=1

DAVID OISTRAKH | TCHAIKOVSKY | VIOLIN CONCERTO | GENNADI ROSHDESTWENSKI & STAATSKAPELLE BERLIN

Brompton's Fine & Rare Instruments, London has announced the upcoming March 30th auction of the important G.B. Guadagnini violin – once owned by virtuoso Adolph Brodsky, and sold by him just 16 years after he debuted the world premiere performance of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. The 'Ex-Brodsky' Guadagnini, made in Milan in 1757, was sold by the Russian virtuoso in 1897, for the pricely sum of £250 to a Mr Claxton - whose daughter later bequeathed the instrument to its present owner.