Piece comment: The Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A minor (French: Introduction et Rondo capriccioso en la mineur), op. 28, is a composition for violin and orchestra written in 1863 by Camille Saint-Saens for the virtuoso violinist Pablo de Sarasate. Since its 19th century premiere, it has continued to be one of Saint-Saens' most popular compositions.
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