The Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77, was completed in 1878 by German composer Johannes Brahms (1833 - 1897). It is dedicated to his friend and famous violinist Joseph Joachim. Initial reactions were mixed, with some very negative ones from violinists of that time (Wieniawski called the work "unplayable"). With time it has been accepted as one of the main violin concertos of all time. The average playing time is 39 minutes (AllMusic). My version is by Arthur Grumiaux with the New Philharmonia Orchestra under Colin Davis on a Philips CD.
