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This is a collection of program notes, lectures and other writings by Dr. Laurence R. Taylor (1937-2004). Most of them were written for the Princeton Symphony and Opera Festival of New Jersey but some were for the Newtown Chamber Orchestra and Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra as well as some recitals. I am trying to get these online as fast as possible. There will be some strange formatting. Whenever you see a phrase in ALL CAPS he meant italics. Somehow pressing that little i button was too much trouble :) I will edit them to make that change when time allows. Suggestions are also welcome. Also you will find that LRT used British orthography even though he lived most of his life in New Jersey. Those spellings will remain since in his words "[I have had a] Close lifelong with British musical life – with annual return visits to refresh the soul by rejoining British friends, and drinking in a wide range of musical life there."


You may reprint any of the materials posted here for no charge as long as credit is given in the printed material to Laurence R. Taylor. I'd be delighted to receive a copy too.

Gene De Lisa

Saturday, October 5, 2002

Mendelssohn : Violin Concerto in E Minor

Violin Concerto in E Minor

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

Finale: Allegro molto vivace

Felix Mendelssohn, in his day known world-wide as perhaps the most celebrated composer of them all, composed this work not long before his early death, creating perhaps the best-loved of all violin concertos. A test of any professional performer, the concerto is typical of Mendelssohn’s style, with a wonderful balance between brilliant display, rhythmic energy and melting melodic lyricism. The Finale is particularly a challenge for the violinist, who from the first note tears off on a musical steeplechase which never flags, racing on to an exciting finish.


for a concert by Darwyn Apple

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