Short bio Pierre Rode
Full biography Pierre Rode
Pierre Rode was a French violinist and composer born in 1774. He was known for his virtuosic playing and innovative compositions during the late classical and early romantic periods. He studied under Giovanni Battista Viotti and quickly gained fame in Europe as a performer. Rode was also a close friend of Ludwig van Beethoven, who wrote his last violin sonata (Op. 96) for Rode when the violinist was visiting Vienna.
In addition to his performing career , Rode was also a prolific composer. He wrote 13 violin concertos, which were popular during the 19th century and often used as showpieces for virtuosi. His most famous composition is the "24 Caprices for Solo Violin," which remain a cornerstone of the violin repertoire.
Rode was considered to be part of the French violin school , along with his contemporaries Pierre Baillot and Rodolphe Kreutzer. Together, they wrote the violin method for the Paris Conservatoire, which became the foundation for violin teaching in France.
Despite his success as a performer and composer, Rode faced criticism for his playing style. Some critics found his playing cold and full of mannerisms , while others praised his technical prowess. Rode died in 1830, leaving a legacy of innovative compositions and virtuosic violin playing that continues to inspire musicians today.
Compositions featuring Pierre Rode
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caprices (24) en Forme d'Études, for violin | 79:59 min | Chamber Music | 1813 |
| 2 | Violin Concerto No. 2 in E major, Op. 4 | 28:56 min | Concerto | 179? |
| 3 | Violin Concerto No. 5 in D major, Op. 7 | 22:58 min | Concerto | - |
| 4 | String Quartet No 2 "Quatuor à Cordes Brillant" | 20:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 5 | Trio for violin, viola & guitar in D major | 15:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Variations on "Nel cor più non mi sento", for violin & orchestra | 14:58 min | Concerto | - |
| 7 | Violin Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 3 | 32:18 min | Concerto | - |
| 8 | Violin Concerto No. 3 in G minor, Op. 5 | 28:06 min | Concerto | - |
| 9 | Violin Concerto No. 4 in A major, Op. 6 | 23:07 min | Concerto | - |
| 10 | Introducion and Variations on a Tyrolean Air, for violin & orchestra | 11:02 min | Concerto | - |
| 11 | Violin Concerto No. 6 in B flat major, Op. 8 | 22:37 min | Concerto | - |
| 12 | Violin Concerto No. 7 in A minor, Op. 9 | 18:00 min | Concerto | - |
| 13 | Violin Concerto No. 8 in E minor, Op. 13 | 18:06 min | Concerto | - |
| 14 | Violin Concerto No. 9 in C major, Op. 17 | 21:04 min | Concerto | - |
| 15 | Violin Concerto No. 10 in B minor, Op. 19 | 20:12 min | Concerto | - |
| 16 | Violin Concerto No. 11 in D major, Op. 23 | 22:27 min | Concerto | - |
| 17 | Violin Concerto No. 12 in E major, Op. 27 | 19:20 min | Concerto | - |
| 18 | Violin Concerto No. 13 in F sharp minor / A major, Op. post. | 19:41 min | Concerto | - |
| 19 | Capriccio for violin No. 24 in D minor | 2:48 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | Air varié, for violin & orchestra in E major, Op. 12 | 9:57 min | Concerto | - |
| 21 | Capriccio for violin No. 2 | 1:32 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Capriccio for violin No. 7 | 4:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | Capriccio for violin No. 8 | 1:55 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Capriccio for violin No. 17 | 1:41 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 25 | Capriccio for violin No. 20 | 1:55 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 26 | Capriccio for violin No. 21 | 2:51 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 27 | Capriccio for violin No. 22 | 2:52 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 28 | Polonaise for flute & guitar | 5:00 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 29 | Duet for 2 violins, Op. 3/1 | 15:31 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 30 | Duet for 2 violins, Op. 3/2 | 14:53 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 31 | Duo for 2 violins No. 1 in E flat major (Book 1) | 12:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 32 | Duo for 2 violins No. 2 in C major (Book 2) | 14:44 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 33 | Duo for 2 violins No. 2 in G major (Book 1) | 11:26 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 34 | Etudes (12) for solo violin | 29:52 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 35 | Air varié, for violin & orchestra in D major, Op. 26 | 10:28 min | Concerto | - |
Albums featuring Pierre Rode
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Pierre Rode - Friedemann Eichhorn, Jena Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicolás Pasquet – Violin Concertos Nos. 11 And 12(CD, Album) | 2018 | Naxos |
| 2 |  |
Pierre Rode - Friedemann Eichhorn, Jena Philharmonic Orchestra, Nicolás Pasquet – Violin Concertos Nos. 11 And 12(8×File, MP3, Album) | 2018 | Naxos |
| 3 |  |
Joseph Haydn • Jacques Pierre Rode • Mauro Giuliani (2) • Ferdinando Carulli / Agustín Maruri, Alban Beikircher, Martina Horejsi, Michael Kevin Jones – Haydn • Rode • Giuliani • Carulli(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2016 | |
| 4 |  |
Pierre Rode, Friedemann Eichhorn, Jenaer Philharmonie, Nicolás Pasquet – Violin Concertos Nos. 1,5 And 9(CD, ) | 2015 | Naxos |
| 5 |  |
Pierre Rode, Friedemann Eichhorn, Jenaer Philharmonie, Nicolás Pasquet – Violin Concertos Nos. 2 And 8(CD, ) | 2015 | Naxos |
| 6 |  |
Reger, Khachaturian, Penderecki, Rode, Paganini - Katarzyna Budnik-Gałązka – Viola Recital(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2013 | DUX Recording Producers |
| 7 |  |
Rode, Masayuki Kino – 24 Caprices Op.22(2×CD, Album) | 2013 | Exton (2) |
| 8 |  |
Pierre Rode, Nicolas Koeckert, Rudolf Koeckert – 12 Etudes For Violin Solo • Duos For 2 Violins(CD, ) | 2011 | Naxos |
| 9 |  |
Pierre Rode, Friedemann Eichhorn, Jenaer Philharmonie, Nicolás Pasquet – Violin Concertos Nos. 3, 4 And 6(CD, ) | 2011 | Naxos |
| 10 |  |
Pierre Rode / Elizabeth Wallfisch – 24 Caprices En Forme D'études(2×CD, Album, Stereo) | 2010 | cpo |
| 11 |  |
Pierre Rode, Axel Strauss – 24 Caprices For Solo Violin(CD, ) | 2009 | Naxos |
| 12 |  |
Pierre Rode, Friedemann Eichhorn, South West German Radio Orchestra, Kaiserslautern, Nicolás Pasquet – Violin Concertos Nos. 7, 10 And 13(CD, ) | 2009 | Naxos |
| 13 |  |
Pierre Rode - Oscar Shumsky – 24 Caprices For Solo Violin(CD, Compilation, Stereo) | 1992 | Ebs |
| 14 |  |
Пьер Роде / Антонио Вивальди - М. Безверхний – Концерт № 8 для скрипки с оркестром ми минор / Концерт для скрипки с оркестром ля минор(LP, Album) | 1991 | Мелодия |
| 15 |  |
L. Spohr - A. Corelli, N. Paganini, E. C. Hesse, J. P. Rode, Abel Nagytothy-Toth, Jerry Csaba, Janos Csaba – Music For Guitar and Strings(LP, Mono) | - | Pirouette |
Videos featuring Pierre Rode
Axel Strauss Records Pierre Rode Violin Caprices
Naxos Records has recorded violinist Axel Strauss in their Toronto studios, playing the complete Caprices for solo violin, by Pierre Rode. This is the Introduction and Allegro from Caprice in E major. Engineered and produced by Norbert Kraft.
24 Caprices en formes d'etudes: No. 24 in D Minor
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24 Caprices en formes d'etudes: No. 24 in D Minor · Elizabeth Wallfisch
Rode: 24 Caprices en formes d'etudes
℗ 2010 CPO
Released on: 2010-05-19
Artist: Elizabeth Wallfisch
Composer: Pierre Rode
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24 Caprices en formes d'etudes: No. 11 in B Major
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24 Caprices en formes d'etudes: No. 11 in B Major · Elizabeth Wallfisch
Rode: 24 Caprices en formes d'etudes
℗ 2010 CPO
Released on: 2010-05-19
Artist: Elizabeth Wallfisch
Composer: Pierre Rode
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Axel Strauss records Pierre Rode Caprices pt.1
Naxos Records recorded violinist Axel Straus playing the 24 Caprices by Pierre Rode, in their Toronto studioes. This is the G minor caprice. Engineered and produced by Norbert Kraft
24 Caprices en formes d'etudes: No. 1 in C Major
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24 Caprices en formes d'etudes: No. 1 in C Major · Elizabeth Wallfisch
Rode: 24 Caprices en formes d'etudes
℗ 2010 CPO
Released on: 2010-05-19
Artist: Elizabeth Wallfisch
Composer: Pierre Rode
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