Leia Zhu introducing composer Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst

Leia Zhu talks about composer Ernst and two of his compositions Der Erlkönig and The Last Rose of Summer

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Leia Zhu introduces us to composer Einrich Wilhelm Ernst

Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst is probably not the most popular name you hear nowadays about classical violinists, let alone musicians. However, interestingly enough, at his time, he was not only well-known but also extremely respected and admired in the musical circle.

Leia Zhu performs Ernst's The Last Rose of Summer & Der ErlkönigHarrisonParrott Foundation

Watch Leia perform live here on 27 October 18:30 (BST)

Leia plays Ernst's The Last Rose of Summer and Der Erlkönig

Violinist Leia Zhu playing Ernst's The Last Rose of Summer, From the collection of: HarrisonParrott Foundation

Violinist Leia Zhu playing Ernst's Der Erlkönig, From the collection of: HarrisonParrott Foundation

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Stills of Leia performing The Last Rose of Summer and Der Erlkönig

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