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With the overture to his opera *Freischütz*, Weber became the first composer to present the themes and ideas of the work that follows right in the opening music. This “opera in miniature” thus became a popular concert piece in its own right. Brahms’s Violin Concerto was long considered “unplayable,” but today it captivates audiences not only with its technical virtuosity but above all with its rich expressiveness. Mendelssohn drew inspiration for his Fourth Symphony during a trip to Italy.