Russian violinist and composer Julius Conus (1869-1942) composed his Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 1 in the mid-1890s. It premiered in Moscow in 1898 and was subsequently performed by renowned violinists such as Fritz Kreisler and Jascha Heifetz. It is considered a staple in the conservatory violinists repertoire due to its technical demands and virtuosity. Instrumentation: 3.2.2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Solo Violin.