Immerse yourself in the virtuosic world of Henryk Wieniawski with his eponymous album "Henryk Wieniawski - Violin Works," released on January 1, 1984, under the Olympia label. This captivating collection showcases Wieniawski's mastery of the violin, featuring a blend of his own compositions and his renowned concerto. The album opens with a series of polonaises and character pieces, including the lively "Scherzo - Tarantelle" and the elegant "Capriccio - Valse in E Major." Wieniawski's pedagogical work, "L'Ecole Moderne," is also prominently featured, offering a glimpse into his innovative teaching methods and technical prowess. The album culminates in a breathtaking performance of his Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 22, a testament to his compositional genius and violinistic brilliance. Spanning a duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, this album is a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts, highlighting Wieniawski's enduring influence on the violin repertoire.
1984 Olympia1984 Olympia
Tracks
Polonaise in D Major, Op. 4Henryk Wieniawski, Konstanty Andrzej Kulka, Jerzy Marchwinski
Scherzo - Tarantelle, Op. 16Henryk Wieniawski, Konstanty Andrzej Kulka, Jerzy Marchwinski
Capriccio - Valse in E Major, Op. 7Henryk Wieniawski, Krzystof Jakowicz, Krystyna Borucinska
Polonaise in A Major, Op. 21Henryk Wieniawski, Krzystof Jakowicz, Krystyna Borucinska
L'Ecole Moderne, Op. 10: No. 1, Le sautilléHenryk Wieniawski, Michal Grabarczyk
L'Ecole Moderne, Op. 10: No. 2, La vélocitéHenryk Wieniawski, Michal Grabarczyk
L'Ecole Moderne, Op. 10: No. 3, L'etudeHenryk Wieniawski, Michal Grabarczyk
L'Ecole Moderne, Op. 10: No. 4, Le staccatoHenryk Wieniawski, Michal Grabarczyk
L'Ecole Moderne, Op. 10: No. 5, Alla sartarellaHenryk Wieniawski, Michal Grabarczyk
L'Ecole Moderne, Op. 10: No. 6, PréludeHenryk Wieniawski, Michal Grabarczyk
L'Ecole Moderne, Op. 10: No. 7, La cadenzaHenryk Wieniawski, Michal Grabarczyk
L'Ecole Moderne, Op. 10: No. 8, Le chant du bivouacHenryk Wieniawski, Michal Grabarczyk
Violin Concerto No.2 in D Minor, Op. 22: I. Allegro moderatoHenryk Wieniawski, Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra, Witold Rowicki, Wanda Wiłkomirska
Violin Concerto No.2 in D Minor, Op. 22: II. Romance (Andante ma non troppo)Henryk Wieniawski, Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra, Witold Rowicki, Wanda Wiłkomirska
Violin Concerto No.2 in D Minor, Op. 22: III. Allegro moderato (Alla Zingara)Henryk Wieniawski, Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra, Witold Rowicki, Wanda Wiłkomirska