WLADYSLAW ZELENSKI (1837-1921): Complete Works for Violin and Piano - Sonata in F, Op. 30, 2 Pieces, Op. 16, Lyrischer Walzer, Op. 15, 2 Pieces, Op. 29, Berceuse, Op. 32, Romance, Op. 40, Intermezzo from the Opera Goplana, Excerpt from ballet music from the Opera Konrad Wallenrod.

Description: Zelenski's only surviving sonata, from sometime in the mid-1870s, has some of the freshness of the young Brahms about it, and an unusual form with two sonata-form movements surrounding a rondo Allegretto. The remaining 44 minutes are high-quality salon music which sometimes makes demands rather higher than the amateur violinist might be expected to be able to meet. Essential Duo.