Wieniawski: Legende, Op. 17, Violin & Piano/Fischer w/CD

Category: Violin and Piano ** Title: Legende, Op. 17 ** Composer: Wieniawski, Henryk ** Edited by: Saenger ** Intermediate Difficulty with CD ** Publisher: Carl Fischer ** Difficulty: ASTA grade 4.

Behind Wieniawskis famous Legende, Op. 17 is a love story. Dedicated to Isabella Hampton, who later became his wife, this romantic piece actually helped the young composer obtain her parents blessing. As the story goes, Ms. Hamptons parents did not approve of the match, but after hearing Wieniawskis heartfelt anguish (not to mention his musical talent) in the Legende, they were wont to change their minds; Henryk and Isabella were married in 1860. Though the Legende was composed for violin and orchestra, it is probably more often heard in its iteration for violin and piano.