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

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

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 animaThe reputation of Polish pianist, composer,

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