Rieding Concertino in A Minor, Op. 21 – Violin & Piano Performance (Hungarian Style)
Oskar Rieding’s Concertino in A Minor, Op. 21 (Hungarian Style) is one of the most passionate works in the early violin repertoire.
Although the piece is often introduced to developing violinists, its musical character is surprisingly bold. The opening gestures are intense and theatrical. Throughout the work, Rieding invites the violinist to explore expressive phrasing, tone color, and dramatic contrast.
In addition, the Hungarian influence gives the music a distinctive energy. Strong accents, sweeping melodies, and rhythmic vitality all contribute to the character of the piece.
Rieding Concertino A Minor Op 21 Performance
Rieding Concertino A Minor Op 21 Performance
In the performance below, the violin part appears with piano accompaniment. This allows listeners to hear the full musical structure of the work.
The piano accompaniment was created using Tomplay, which provides high-quality backing tracks for violin repertoire.
Practicing with accompaniment can help violinists develop:
• Rhythmic stability
• Clearer phrasing
• Listening within a harmonic context
As a result, the violinist learns to shape musical lines with greater confidence and awareness.
A Work Full of Character
Although Rieding wrote these concertinos for developing violinists, they remain musically satisfying pieces.
The Concertino in A Minor stands out for its dramatic opening and expressive melodic writing. The violin part moves between lyrical passages and energetic gestures, making it a wonderful study in musical storytelling for violinists exploring early repertoire.
When approached thoughtfully, the piece becomes far more than a student work. It becomes an opportunity to explore tone, phrasing, and expressive character.
Tutorial for the Opening Section
If you would like to study the opening section of this piece in more detail, you can also watch the tutorial where the first section is explained step-by-step.
👉 Watch the Rieding Hungarian Concertino Tutorial Here.
Study the Complete Rieding Repertoire
This performance is part of a much larger repertoire exploration inside the Broadbent School of Violin Artistry.
In the course Discovering Oskar Rieding: Essential Pieces for Developing Violinists, I guide violinists through many of Rieding’s works with tutorials, playthroughs, and practice guidance.
Inside the course you will find:
• Guided tutorials for Rieding repertoire
• Slow and performance playthroughs
• Practice checklists
• Technical insights for tone and coordination
💫 Explore the course here:
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Study Violin or Piano with Personal Guidance
For musicians who would like deeper support while working on repertoire such as Rieding’s concertinos, private online lessons are also available.
These sessions can focus on:
• tone production and bow coordination
• intonation and shifting
• musical phrasing and interpretation
• collaborative listening between violin and piano
🎻🎹 Schedule a private lesson below.
Happy Practicing,
I’d Love to Hear From You
Have you studied this piece or worked through similar technical challenges?
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Heather Kaye Broadbent is a classically trained concert violinist and the founder of the Broadbent School of Violin Artistry, an online learning environment dedicated to helping violinists develop beautiful tone, refined technique, and deeper musical understanding.
She received her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Colorado Boulder and has performed professionally in both the United States and Europe, including orchestral work in Bulgaria with the Gabrovo Chamber Orchestra and the Yambol Chamber Orchestra. Earlier in her career she held leadership positions in orchestras throughout the greater Chicago–Milwaukee region.
Through her teaching, Heather has worked with millions of violinists worldwide via YouTube lessons, online courses, group coaching programs, and private instruction. Her students have earned awards in competitions, held concertmaster positions in youth and regional orchestras, and performed in prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall.
Her teaching philosophy emphasizes gorgeous tone, balanced technique, and thoughtful musicianship, guiding violinists to develop not only technical skill but a lifelong relationship with music.
Heather is also an advocate for a holistic approach to violin playing, recognizing that physical awareness, mental focus, and artistic curiosity all play an important role in the violinist’s journey.
Heather Kaye Broadbent
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