How long did concerts of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto typically last?

Answer 1

Music is a form of art. There is no set time limit for any kind of music; rather, it is for the composer to decide how long a piece of music will be. For some pieces of music, a long duration can leave a person yawning, therefore a shorter duration may be necessary. It all depends on what the composer has in mind, and what the piece of music is trying to "say."

Of course, this is in terms of the 21st century. Centuries ago, the time limit was a bit more strict and precise for most composers, depending on who you were performing for. Generally, it would be rash to compose large pieces for the court, because they often grew tiresome and restless of large, gargantuan pieces.

So, all in all, it all depends on the composer, the audience, and the song. And yet, despite this, music has no boundaries.

Answer 2

The Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 by Mendelssohn lasted just under half an hour. The concerto consisted of three movements and followed the traditional form found in other concertos back in the 1800's.

Answer 3

Typically three movements