II. Energico

Ostensibly this violin concerto is in two movements, but the first can be regarded as a fusion of a classical first movement and a slow movement whilst, similarly, the second seems to combine a scherzo and finale. And so the solo violin seems constantly to move forwards, encountering new, different vistas and contrasting situations.
Gramophone: outstanding; BBC Music Magazine: outstanding; Classics Today 10/10, highest rating.