Wieniawski

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On This Day
10 July: Henryk Wieniawski Was Born
The exceptional and brilliant violinist Henryk Wieniawski, born on 10 July 1835 in Lublin, was quickly considered a reincarnation of Nicolò Paganini. In the summer of 1848, a German reviewer writes, “Our third guest, violinist Wieniawski, is a 12-year-old boy
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On This Day
31 March: Henryk Wieniawski Died
The Polish virtuoso violinist, composer, and pedagogue Henryk Wieniawski (1835-1880) was one of the greatest violinists of the 19th Century. As a performer, he dazzled audiences with his impeccable technique, expressive phrasing, and wonderfully warm and rich tone. As a
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Henryk Wieniawski and Isabella Hampton
“Music May Melt the Heart of Stone”
We all know that music may melt the heart of stone! And that was seemingly the case when Mr. Hampton heard the Légende by superstar violinist and composer Henryk Wieniawski (1835-1880). You see, Henryk had fallen in love with Isabella
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The Temperate Virtuoso – Wieniawski’s Polonaise Brillante No. 2
Polish-born composer and virtuoso violist Henryk Wieniawski (1835-1880) made his name early as a violinist and was an exceptional student at the Paris Conservatoire for two reasons. The first is that he wasn’t French and the second was that he
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WIENIAWSKI, J.: Violin and Piano Music
Violin Sonata in D Minor, Op. 24 I. Allegro con anima From WIENIAWSKI, J.: Violin and Piano Music (2015) Released by Naxos Wieniawski: Violin Sonata in D Minor, Op. 24 – I. Allegro con anima The reputation of Polish pianist,
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Wieniawski: Violin Concerto
Isaac Stern, violin Wieniawski: Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 22/II. Romance. Andante non troppoPhiladelphia Orchestra From Wieniawski/Bruch/Tchaikovsky: Violin Concertos (1995) Released by Sony Classical Wieniawski: Violin Concerto This is a wonderful piece played
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