Wieniawski - Polonaise de concert, Op. 4 (PDF Sheet Music / Digital Download)

Henryk Wieniawski’s Polonaise de Concert in D major, Op. 4 is a electrifying display of 19th-century violin virtuosity that merges aristocratic Polish dance rhythms with dazzling French romantic flair. Composed in 1852 when the Polish prodigy was just seventeen, the piece immediately announces its grand scope with a triumphant, fiery introduction before launching into the proud, noble cadence of the polonaise rhythm. Throughout the work, Wieniawski pushes technical boundaries by layering rapid double-stops, sweeping ricochet bowing, flying staccati, and expressive high-register cantabile passages over a buoyant orchestral or piano accompaniment. The contrasting central section offers a brief, lyrical respite before sweeping back into its explosive main theme, solidifying the piece as both a thrilling showpiece for concert violinists and a passionate tribute to Wieniawski's homeland.

This edition is a reissue of music originally published by G. Schirmer, New York.