The Violin Concerto n. 1 in G minor, Opus 26 is one of the most famous violin concertos in the history of music. It is also considered the most famous work of German composer Max Bruch. I'll start with a brief explanation of why I chose to analyze this piece, followed by what makes it so remarkable. I will then present the musical context – German Romantic period – in which this piece was composed and discuss how it is representative of this period. Furthermore, I will briefly present the composer's biography and tell about his life and style with this particular piece of music. Next, I will explain the basic structure of a concerto, associate it with this violin concerto, and analyze how each movement is related. Next, I will analyze some psychoacoustic parameters of this piece (pitch, dynamics, rhythm and structure). Finally, I will express my appreciation for this piece in terms of beauty, musical expression and atmosphere. CONTEXT Personal. An insightful analysis and understanding of a piece of music might lead me to play it with the emotions the composer wants to express. Since I may take a grade 10 RCM exam in two years, I chose to analyze this piece from the syllabus because it is among the best violin concertos and its composer's most representative work. Also, as a member of the Westmount Youth Orchestra, I played the tutti part of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, Opus 64 and found it very beautiful. Since these two concerts are very related (same country and same musical period), the Violin Concerto no. 1 by Bruch arouses my curiosity. Historic. This brilliant composition is considered one of the two most important violin concertos of the German Romantic period, with Mendelssohn's vi...... middle of paper ......ld, Chirstopher. Max Bruch: his life and works. 2nd ed. Woodridge: Boydell, 2005. Print. Kenyon, Nicholas. “Max Bruch (1838-1920).” The BBC Proms pocket guide to great concerts. London: Faber and Faber, 2003. 60-62. Print.Lee, M. Owen. “Max Bruch: 1938-1920.” The Great Instrumental Works. Pompton Plains (NJ): Amadeus, 2005. 168-69. Print.Sansone, Jim. "Romance." Grove Music Online. Network. November 5, 2011. .Veinus, Abraham. “Max Bruch: 1838-1920.” Victor Concert Book. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1948. 115-119. Print.Webster, James. "Sonata Form". Grove Music Online. Network. November 5, 2011. .Wharram, Barbara. Elementary rudiments of music. Ed. Kathleen Wood. 2nd ed. Mississauga, Ontario: Frederick Harris Music, 2010. Print.