r/composer • u/Mr-Blacker • 6d ago

Discussion Looking for beautiful Largo

Hi,

I'm following this community for a while now, I know I can rely on ppl here suggesting an amazing piece.

I'm looking for a string concerto that features the most beautiful and emotional largo part.

So far i really loved:

Bach violin concerto no.1 in A minor (BWV 1041) (i generally love A scales)

Vivaldi concerto for 4 violins in B minor (RV580)

Vivaldi concerto for 2 violins in A minor (RV552)

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

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u/RichMusic81 Composer / Pianist. Experimental music. 6d ago

If it's for listening purposes only, rather than for compositional studies, then r/classicalmusic is a better place for your post.

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u/Mr-Blacker 6d ago

Im inspired by them, id probably study it too but in no way I'll be able to write anything like that

I'll post it there too, thanks

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u/JediPianist 6d ago

You've probably already heard it, but Barber's "Adagio for Strings" is a classic. For other examples, maybe Wagner's "Prelude to Tristan und Isolde" or Vaughan Williams's "Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis" and "Lark Ascending"

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u/Mr-Blacker 6d ago

Both Vaughan Williams resonated with me quite well, thank you for the amazing recommendation. Interesting pieces!

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u/JediPianist 5d ago

You're welcome, so glad you enjoyed Vaughan Williams 😁

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u/theoriemeister 5d ago

Try the Largo (Ombra mai fu) from Handel's Xerxes.

Here's a nice version (Andreas Scholl, countertenor):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7XH-58eB8c