Józef & Henryk Wieniawski: Music for Violin & Piano
5/13/2016, 6 Tracks, 1:01:58
Featuring
Liv Migdal
Marian Migdal
Józef Wieniawski
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Composer Biography
Józef Wieniawski's reputation has proved less robust than that of his elder brother, the famous violinist Henryk Wieniawski.
Compositional Technique
Józef Wieniawski's Violin Sonata demonstrates elegant sophistication, expressive depth, and jocular playfulness, exploring the full expressive range of both the violin and piano.
Composer Biography
Józef Wieniawski, a Polish pianist, composer, conductor, and educator, was considered one of Europe's finest musicians during his lifetime.
Composition History
The virtuoso elements in the violin parts of the youthful Allegro de sonate and Grand Duo polonais can be attributed to Henryk Wieniawski, Józef's elder brother and a violinist.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Fattoria Musica Recording Studios in Osnabrück, Germany, from October 8-10, 2014.
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