Like many of his contemporaries, Wieniawski focused his compositions on his own instrument, the violin, creating virtuoso pieces to showcase his abilities.
Composition History
Wieniawski dedicated his Légende, written in 1860, to his wife Isabella Hampton, after her father initially opposed their marriage.
Performer Biography
John Lenehan, the pianist on this album, has performed with well-known musicians like Nigel Kennedy and Julian Lloyd Webber in major concert venues worldwide.
Composer Biography
Henryk Wieniawski, a Polish violinist, was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire at the age of eight and later studied with Massart.
Composer Biography
Wieniawski served as court violinist and a professor at the Conservatory in St. Petersburg, which was established by Anton Rubinstein, a renowned pianist and composer.
Composer Biography
Wieniawski embarked on a two-year concert tour in Russia, performing an astonishing 195 concerts.
Performer Biography
Marat Bisengaliev, the violinist on this album, won first prize in the international Nicanor Zabaleta Competition in 1991, also receiving a special virtuoso prize.
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