Wednesday, Nov. 26, 10am

10:00 am - 11:30 am

FREE EVENT

Listen Up: Seminars on Music is a weekly gathering of music lovers every Wednesday morning, hosted by AZMF’s Resident Artist, Josh Condon.  Each session combines music history, analysis, active listening, and discussion, designed to enhance your listening experience and overall music appreciation.  Listen Up covers all genres, emphasizing our common humanity across all musical styles!  Coffee and refreshments provided.

 
A cornerstone of the violin repertoire, Brahms’ Violin Concerto in D major is both a virtuosic showcase and a deeply symphonic work. Written for his close friend, violinist Joseph Joachim, the concerto balances dazzling solo writing with rich orchestral interplay. From the bold, expansive first movement to the tender oboe-led slow movement and the Hungarian-infused finale, Brahms blends technical brilliance with heartfelt emotion. It’s a work that pushes the violin to its expressive limits while maintaining the intellectual depth and structural rigor that define Brahms’ music.

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7950 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

7950 East Thompson Peak Parkway

7950 East Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ, USA