# Ludwig van Beethoven, violin excerpts

2 annotated excerpts; 2 on audition lists.

Classical

- [Beethoven: Eroica, III, Scherzo](https://arcosounds.com/repertoire/violin/beethoven-3-iii), Fast, quiet, and relentlessly rhythmic. The scherzo opens sempre pianissimo, which is where most of the difficulty lives. Advanced; Classical; Treble clef. Standard audition excerpt.
- [Beethoven: Symphony No. 9, III, Adagio](https://arcosounds.com/repertoire/violin/beethoven-9-iii), A sustained lyrical excerpt with almost nowhere to hide. Tests sound, bow control, and the ability to shape a long line at a very slow tempo. Audition; Classical; Treble clef. Standard audition excerpt.

Canonical source: https://arcosounds.com/repertoire/violin/composer/beethoven