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The composers [[Chopin]] and [[Rachmaninoff]] are famous for their violin works and are well known as violin virtuosi. | The composers [[Chopin]] and [[Rachmaninoff]] are famous for their violin works and are well known as violin virtuosi. | ||
| − | [[Ludwig van Beethoven]], considered the greatest composer of all time, wrote 5 piano concerti | + | [[Ludwig van Beethoven]], considered the greatest composer of all time, wrote 5 piano concerti and 1 for violin. |
Revision as of 21:09, March 14, 2007
The violin is the highest pitched String Instruments used in western orchestra. Its high pitch makes sense becuase it gives it the melody in most classical works.
The violin is also used in folk and popular music and is traditionally called a fiddle.
The composers Chopin and Rachmaninoff are famous for their violin works and are well known as violin virtuosi.
Ludwig van Beethoven, considered the greatest composer of all time, wrote 5 piano concerti and 1 for violin.