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Henryk Wieniawski, also known as Józef Wieniawski, was a Polish violinist and composer who lived from 1835 to 1880. He was born in Lublin, Poland, to a family of musicians. His father, Tobiasz Pietruszka, was a violinist and composer, and his mother, Regina Wolff, was a pianist. Henryk and his younger brother, Józef, both showed musical talent at a young age and began their musical education under their father's guidance. Henryk Wieniawski's early years were spent traveling with his family, performing in concerts throughout Europe. He made his debut as a soloist at the age of nine in Warsaw, and by the age of twelve, he had already performed in Berlin, Paris, and London. In 1848, the Wieniawski family settled in Paris, where Henryk continued his studies at the Paris Conservatory under the tutelage of Lambert Massart. In 1850, at the age of fifteen, Wieniawski won the first prize in violin at the Paris Conservatory, and he began his career as a soloist and composer. He performed extensively throughout Europe, including in Russia, where he became a favorite of Tsar Alexander II. Wieniawski's virtuosic playing and expressive style made him one of the most popular violinists of his time. Wieniawski's compositions were heavily influenced by his own virtuosic playing, and he wrote many works for the violin, including concertos, sonatas, and études. His most famous work is his Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22, which is still widely performed today. The concerto is known for its technical difficulty and its beautiful melodies, and it showcases Wieniawski's virtuosic playing style. In addition to his solo career, Wieniawski also performed with his younger brother, Józef, who was also a talented violinist. The Wieniawski brothers performed together in concerts throughout Europe, and they also composed music together. Their most famous work is their Polonaise de Concert in D major, Op. 4, which is still a popular piece for violinists today. Wieniawski's career was cut short by his untimely death at the age of forty-five. He died in Moscow in 1880, while on tour in Russia. His legacy as a virtuoso violinist and composer lives on, and his music continues to be performed and admired by musicians and audiences around the world. In conclusion, Henryk Wieniawski was a Polish violinist and composer who lived from 1835 to 1880. He was born into a family of musicians and began his musical education at a young age. He became a virtuoso violinist and composer, known for his expressive playing style and technical virtuosity. His most famous work is his Violin Concerto No. 2 in D minor, Op. 22, and he also composed music with his younger brother, Józef. Wieniawski's legacy as a musician and composer continues to be celebrated today, and his music remains an important part of the classical music canon.

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