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For many violinists, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35, stands as a towering peak in the repertoire. Its soaring melodies, dazzling virtuosity, and profound emotional depth … read more

Fritz Kreisler. The name conjures images of a suave, mustachioed gentleman drawing the most exquisite sounds from his violin. A titan of the instrument, whose silken tone and seemingly effortless musi … read more

Having explored the early foundations of Wieniawski's compositional output, we now turn our attention to the latter fifteen opus-numbered works, revealing a composer reaching the height of his powers … read more

I. Introduction: Lehár's Early Virtuosic Flair Franz Lehár's Ungarische Fantasie (Hungarian Fantasy), Op. 45, also known by its evocative Hungarian title Magyar ábránd, st … read more

Forging His Path: Paris and Russia (Op. 1 - Op. 9) Following our introduction to the world of Henri Wieniawski's opus-numbered compositions, we now turn our attention to the initial nine works, offeri … read more