The Romanian violinist and composer George Enesco (1881Â-1955) enjoyed international acclaim for his extremely popular original compositions. This convenient compilation of two of his works, reproduced from authoritative sources, consists of a pair of rhapsodies in the melodramatic gypsy mode that are performance staples around the world. The better-known Rhapsody No. 1 is tuneful and wild; Rhapsody No. 2 is quieter, darker, and more sentimental.