Henri Vieuxtemps

Belgian violinist and composer

Henri François Joseph Vieuxtemps (French: [ɑ̃ʁi fʁɑ̃swa ʒozɛf vjøtɑ̃]; 17 February 1820 – 6 June 1881) was a Belgian composer and violinist. He occupies an important place in the history of the violin as a prominent exponent of the Franco-Belgian violin school during the mid-19th century. He is also known for playing what is now known as the Vieuxtemps Guarneri del Gesù, a violin of superior workmanship.

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Works

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Violin Concerto No. 5 1859
3 Feuilles d’album, op. 40
3 Feuilles d’album, op. 40: No. 1. Romance
3 Feuilles d’album, op. 40: No. 2. Regrets
3 Feuilles d’album, op. 40: No. 3. Bohémienne
3 morceaux de salon, op. 32
36 Études for Violin, op. 48
36 Études for Violin, op. 48: No. 24. Cantilena
36 Études for Violin, op. 48: No. 25. Tarantella. Vivace
36 Études for Violin, op. 48: No. 27. Agitato
36 Études for Violin, op. 48: No. 28. Moderato
36 Études for Violin, op. 48: No. 32. Variations on the Gavotte of Corelli. Moderato
36 Études for Violin, op. 48: No. 6. Erzählung. Allegretto moderato
36 Études for Violin, op. 48: No. 7. Qual. Agitato
6 Morceaux, op. 55
6 Morceaux, op. 55: No. 1. Andante
6 Morceaux, op. 55: No. 2. Moderato
6 Morceaux, op. 55: No. 3. Prélude
6 Morceaux, op. 55: No. 4. Tempo di minuetto
6 Morceaux, op. 55: No. 5. Andante
6 Morceaux, op. 55: No. 6. Introduction & Fugue
6 morceaux de salon, op. 22
6 morceaux de salon, op. 22, no. 1: Morceau brillant de salon
6 morceaux de salon, op. 22, no. 2: Air varié
6 morceaux de salon, op. 22, no. 3: Rêverie
6 morceaux de salon, op. 22, no. 4: Souvenirs du Bosphore
6 morceaux de salon, op. 22, no. 5: Tarantella
6 morceaux de salon, op. 22, no. 6: L'Orage
6 Études de concert, op. 16
6 Études de concert, op. 16: No. 1. Allegro moderato
6 Études de concert, op. 16: No. 2. Moderato - Grazioso
6 Études de concert, op. 16: No. 3. Allegretto
6 Études de concert, op. 16: No. 4. Allegro ma non troppo
6 Études de concert, op. 16: No. 5. Adagio non troppo
6 Études de concert, op. 16: No. 6. Adagio - Allegretto
Andante espressivo for Violin and Piano
Ballade et polonaise, op. 38
Bouquet Américain, op.33 For Violin & Piano: No. 1 O Willie, We Have Missed You (à Mr. Stephan)
Bouquet Américain, op.33 For Violin & Piano: No. 2 St. Patrick's Day (à son ami Aug. Artaria)
Bouquet Américain, op.33 For Violin & Piano: No. 3 Days of Absence (à son cher élève Isaac Poznanski)
Bouquet Américain, op.33 For Violin & Piano: No. 4 Garry Owen
Bouquet Américain, op.33 For Violin & Piano: No. 5 Last Rose of Summer
Bouquet Américain, op.33 For Violin & Piano: No. 6 Arkansas Traveller and Banjo Tune
Capriccio for Solo Viola, op. 55 "Hommage à Paganini"
Cello Concerto no. 1 in A minor, op. 46
Cello Concerto no. 1 in A minor, op. 46: I. Allegro moderato - Cadenza - Allegro
Cello Concerto no. 1 in A minor, op. 46: II. Andante
Cello Concerto no. 1 in A minor, op. 46: III. Finale. Allegro
Cello Concerto no. 2 in B minor, op. 50
Cello Concerto no. 2 in B minor, op. 50: I. Allegro
Cello Concerto no. 2 in B minor, op. 50: II. Adagio
Cello Concerto no. 2 in B minor, op. 50: III. Finale. Allegretto con moto
Fantaisie brillante sur "Ernani", op. 29 no. 2
Fantaisie caprice, op. 11
Fantaisie pour voix, violon et orchestre
Fantasia appassionata, op. 35
Fantasia appassionata, op. 35: I. Allegro moderato
Fantasia appassionata, op. 35: II. Largo
Fantasia appassionata, op. 35: III. Finale: Saltarella - Allegro vivace
Greeting to America, op. 56
La Chasse, op. 32 no. 3
Ma marche funèbre, op. 58
Parapharase sur « I Lombardi » de Verdi, op. 29 nº 1
Parapharase sur « I Lombardi » de Verdi, op. 29 nº 1: I. Preludio & cavatina
Parapharase sur « I Lombardi » de Verdi, op. 29 nº 1: II. Preludio & scene
Rondino, op. 32 no. 2
Sonate inachevée pour alto et piano, op. 60
Sonate inachevée pour alto et piano, op. 60: I. Allegro
Sonate inachevée pour alto et piano, op. 60: II. Scherzo
Sonate pour alto et piano en si bémol majeur, op. 36
Sonate pour alto et piano en si bémol majeur, op. 36: I. Maestoso et allegro
Sonate pour alto et piano en si bémol majeur, op. 36: II. Barcarolle (Allegretto tranquillo)
Sonate pour alto et piano en si bémol majeur, op. 36: III. Rondo scherzando
Souvenir d'amitié, op. 8bis
Souvenir de Beauchamps, op. 32 no. 1
Souvenir d’Amérique, op. 17 "Yankee Doodle"
Suite for violin & piano in B minor, op. 43
Suite for violin & piano in B minor, op. 43: I. Prelude
Suite for violin & piano in B minor, op. 43: II. Minuet
Suite for violin & piano in B minor, op. 43: III. Aria
Suite for violin & piano in B minor, op. 43: IV. Gavotte
Trois romances sans paroles, op. 7
Trois romances sans paroles, op. 7: No. 1
Trois romances sans paroles, op. 7: No. 2
Trois romances sans paroles, op. 7: No. 3
Variations sur la romance en sol majeur de Beethoven
Viola Sonata No. 1
Violin Concerto no. 1 in E major, op. 10
Violin Concerto no. 1 in E major, op. 10: I. Allegro moderato
Violin Concerto no. 1 in E major, op. 10: II. Introduction: Adagio
Violin Concerto no. 1 in E major, op. 10: III. Rondo. Allegretto
Violin Concerto no. 2 in F-sharp minor, op. 19
Violin Concerto no. 2 in F-sharp minor, op. 19: I. Allegro
Violin Concerto no. 2 in F-sharp minor, op. 19: II. Andante
Violin Concerto no. 2 in F-sharp minor, op. 19: III. Rondo
Violin Concerto no. 3 in A major, op. 25
Violin Concerto no. 3 in A major, op. 25: I. Allegro
Violin Concerto no. 3 in A major, op. 25: II. Adagio
Violin Concerto no. 3 in A major, op. 25: III. Rondo
Violin Concerto no. 4 in D minor, op. 31
Violin Concerto no. 4 in D minor, op. 31: I. Andante
Violin Concerto no. 4 in D minor, op. 31: II. Adagio religioso
Violin Concerto no. 4 in D minor, op. 31: III. Scherzo
Violin Concerto no. 4 in D minor, op. 31: IV. Finale
Violin Concerto no. 5 in A minor, op. 37 "Le Grétry"
Violin Concerto no. 5 in A minor, op. 37 "Le Grétry": I. Allegro non troppo
Violin Concerto no. 5 in A minor, op. 37 "Le Grétry": II. Adagio
Violin Concerto no. 5 in A minor, op. 37 "Le Grétry": III. Allegro con fuoco
Violin Concerto no. 6 in G major, op. 47
Violin Concerto no. 6 in G major, op. 47: I. Allegro moderato
Violin Concerto no. 6 in G major, op. 47: II. Pastorale. Andante con moto
Violin Concerto no. 6 in G major, op. 47: III. Intermezzo siciliano
Violin Concerto no. 6 in G major, op. 47: IV. Rondo final. Allegretto
Violin Concerto no. 7 in A minor, op. 49
Violin Concerto no. 7 in A minor, op. 49: I. Moderato
Violin Concerto no. 7 in A minor, op. 49: II. Mélancolie
Violin Concerto no. 7 in A minor, op. 49: III. Allegro vivo
Violin Sonata in D major, op. 12
Violin Sonata in D major, op. 12: I. Allegro assai
Violin Sonata in D major, op. 12: II. Scherzo
Violin Sonata in D major, op. 12: III. Largo ma non troppo
Violin Sonata in D major, op. 12: IV. Rondo
Voix intimes, op. 45
Voix intimes, op. 45: No. 1. Douleur
Voix intimes, op. 45: No. 2. Espoir
Voix intimes, op. 45: No. 3. Foi
Voix intimes, op. 45: No. 4. Déception
Voix intimes, op. 45: No. 5. Sérénité
Voix intimes, op. 45: No. 6. Contemplation
Élégie, op. 30
Étude for Viola and Piano