D. R. Schryer
| 09/08/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) I have always loved the 2nd Wieniawski Violin concerto but I did not particularly like the 1st concerto until I heard it played by Gil Shaham in this recording. Now I love both of these concertos. Gil Shaham s performance of the 1st concerto is staggering in virtuosity and intensity but also artistically compelling and tonally gorgeous. I have never heard a performance of the Wieniawski 1st which even approaches this one. Shaham s performances of the more-lyrical 2nd concerto and the Legende and Ziegeunerweissen are also beautifully played. If you like violin music, please treat yourself to this CD.