All Great violinists articles

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    Great violinists: Arthur Grumiaux

    2024-07-19T09:18:00Z

    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

    2024-07-18T07:10:00Z

    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

    2024-07-17T09:52:00Z

    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

    2024-07-16T08:28:00Z

    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

    2024-07-15T07:15:00Z

    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

    2024-07-12T09:46:00Z

    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

    2024-07-11T08:42:00Z

    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

    2024-07-10T08:46:00Z

    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