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The greatest violin concertos of all

time

Here is our selection of the greatest pieces ever written for violin and orchestra. Do
you agree?

By Steve Wright
Since its first appearance in northern Italy in the early 16th century, the violin has
been an absolute cornerstone of the classical music repertoire. And, as befitting
such a central instrument, the violin has had a huge number of concertos written for
it. Here are some of the very best.

The best violin concertos of all time

Bacewicz: Violin Concerto No.3

The Polish composer Grażyna Bacewicz wrote no fewer than seven violin
concertos, although the Sixth was not published or performed during her lifetime.