In what way does Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor differ from classical concertos?

A. It abandons the sonata form.
B. It does not include a cadenza.
C. It has the soloist introduce the first theme before the orchestra plays it.
D. It is in one movement and resembles a tone poem.


Answer: C

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