Wieniawski, Henri, << vyeh NYAHF skee, ahn REE >> (1835-1880), one of the most celebrated violinists of the 1800’s, has often been called the Chopin of the violin. His style reveals a full-blooded romantic temperament. He was also a composer. His works give the performer great opportunity for brilliant display. He composed Legende, Concerto No. 2 in D minor for violin and orchestra, Souvenir de Moscou, and a fantasy on Faust. Wieniawski was born in Lublin, Poland.
