Concerto for Violin and Violoncello with Orchestra [antikvár]

BRAHMS, DOUBLE CONCERTO FOR VIOLIN AND VIOLONCELLO, OP. 102 Owing to Joachim's unfortunate marriage, Brahms, who had taken sides with the wife, fell out with the friend of his youth. But this never prevented Joachim from continuing to champion the works of Brahms in the most enthusiastic manner possible. Gradually Brahms wished to re-establish the old personal relationship, and to that end, while in Thun, in sight of the giant mountains of the Bernese Oberland in the summer of the year 1887, he composed the Double Concerto for Violin and Violoncello, cast purely in the symphonic form. Kalbeck, the biographer of Brahms, points out that a passage in the first movement is reminiscent of one in the 22"^ Violin Concerto by Viotti in A minor—a work much admired by Joachim as well as Brahms,—probably an intentional reminder of the old friendship. On July 19th Joachim received a card from Brahms, saying: "I should like to send you some news of an artistic character, hoping it will interest you somewhat." Joachim replied by return of post that he was anxiously awaiting the news, and added: "I trust you have a new work to announce; I have read over and played your last compositions (namely the Violoncello Sonata, op. 99, the Violin Sonata op. 100 and Piano Trio op. 101) with the greatest delight." Brahms replied to this on July 24th as follows: "Your friendly message makes my confession all the more pleasant! But be prepared for a little shock. The idea of writing a Concerto for Violin and Violoncello has been too strong for me, much as I have tried to resist it. But I am quite indifferent on the subject until I hear what is your attitude towards it. In all friendliness of spirit however, I beg you to be quite frank. If you send me a card which simply says: 'I disown it', that will be quite sufficient for me, and I shall know what to do. If not, I shall proceed with my questions: 'Would you care to see a copy?' I am in the middle of copying the solo parts; will