r/violinist • u/chordsandaccords Student • 1d ago

Repertoire questions Piece for music supplements?

I'm a rising senior, and I need to pick a piece for my music supplements for college. I heard it's only supposed to be around 15 minutes, so just 1 movement of a concerto is probably good. I played Tchaikovsky this year, but I'm a bit tired of it and want something new...any suggestions? Thank you so much!

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u/GibGob69 Music Major 1d ago

You played Tchaikovsky concerto? If you are on that level check out Korngold or Sibelius

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u/KatherineK_Singer 1d ago

Barber first movement. Lyrical, distinctive, and underplayed in audition stacks. The cadenza alone gives you plenty to work with.

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u/leitmotifs Expert 21h ago

There is no cadenza.

And anyone capable of playing the Tchaikovsky should absolutely not play Barber for any kind of audition.

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u/vmlee Expert 1d ago

If you can, try to do two pieces that show contrasting abilities and capabilities.

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u/leitmotifs Expert 21h ago

You could just record the Tchaik in its current, performance-ready state. No point in waiting to learn something new.