by Ben Hogwood

Here is a chance to highlight a composer not often covered in these (or any) parts – for today marks 145 years since the death of Polish violinist and composer Henryk Wieniawski.

While not a prolific composer, Wieniawski was one of the first in his country to write substantial violin concertos, and the two he completed are both tuneful and characterful. You can listen below, in performances from Gil Shaham, with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Lawrence Foster:

Published post no.2,490 – Monday 31 March 2025