All Great violinists articles
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Great violinists: Arthur Grumiaux
Julian Haylock examines a performer whose aristocratic poise and purity of tone combined to perfection in Bach and Mozart, in this article from June 2010
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Great violinists: Eugène Ysaÿe
Matthew Rye examines the life of the great performer, conductor, composer and teacher whose full-bodied sound, broad tonal range and impeccable technique stemmed from years of hard practice
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Great violinists: Nicolò Paganini
In a special feature marking The Strad’s 120th anniversary in May 2010, Julian Haylock examined perhaps the greatest violinist of them all
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Great violinists: Christian Ferras
Nathaniel Vallois explores the sensuousness and raw force of the idiosyncratic French virtuoso, whose long battle with inner demons had a tragic conclusion
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Great violinists: Jan Kubelík
Tully Potter stands up for the old-school style and outstanding precision of the prodigious Czech performer
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Great violinists: Ginette Neveu
Matthew Rye analyses the power and passion of the remarkable French virtuoso whose career was cut short in its prime
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Great violinists: Adolf Busch
Tully Potter examines the poise and humanity of the great Classical interpreter who placed artistic integrity above career development
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Great violinists: Jacques Thibaud
Jacques Thibaud’s sensual sound and understated style marked him as a great chamber musician. Matthew Rye pays tribute to a subtle and dignified player