Józef Wieniawski

Polish musician

Józef Wieniawski (23 May 1837 – 11 November 1912) was a Polish pianist, composer, conductor and teacher. He was born in Lublin, the younger brother of the famous violinist Henryk Wieniawski. After Franz Liszt, he was the first pianist to publicly perform all the études by Chopin. He appeared with Liszt in recitals in Paris, London, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Brussels, Leipzig and Amsterdam.

Although now neglected, Józef Wieniawski enjoyed a reputation as one of Europe's finest musicians. Near the end of his life, a journalist asked him how long he intended to serve music. He replied: "As long as I remain young!"

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Works

Ouverture dramatique Guillaume le Taciturne, op. 43
Piano Concerto in G minor, op. 20
Piano Concerto in G minor, op. 20: I. Allegro moderato
Piano Concerto in G minor, op. 20: II. Andante
Piano Concerto in G minor, op. 20: III. Allegro molto vivace
String Quartet in A Minor, op. 32
String Quartet in A minor, op. 32: I. Allegro con brio
String Quartet in A minor, op. 32: II. Andante cantabile
String Quartet in A minor, op. 32: III. Scherzo. Vivo e con leggierezza
String Quartet in A minor, op. 32: IV. Finale. Allegro energico e con fuoco
Symphony in D major, op. 49
Symphony in D major, op. 49: I. Allegro con spirito, un poco pastorale
Symphony in D major, op. 49: II. Andante molto cantabile
Symphony in D major, op. 49: III. Scherzo
Symphony in D major, op. 49: IV. Finale: Allegro energico e risoluto
Valse de Concert no. 2 in E-flat major, op. 30
Étude, op. 44 no. 22