[net.music.classical] "Story of the Concerto"

dps@omsvax.UUCP (Dave Schneider) (05/15/84)

For the Karl Haas fans in the net mines:

The May edition of his "Story of the Concerto" series concerned
itself with the late 19th century violin concerto and the idea
of the violin master as composer (Wienawski, etc).

However, I didn't get a clear idea of what the contribution (to the
idea of the concerto) of these works were.  Was it only the technical
expertise (as violinists) and showmanship of these pieces?  Did they
contribute nothing in the way of structure/form (or freedom therefrom),
or explore new tonalities, or .... ?

I have to admit that K. H. sometimes skims along the surface,
and I'm afraid this is an example.  Can you help with the depth?

					Dave Schneider
	"Celebrate Gregory (the Pope) to Gould (Morton)"