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    Remembering the legendary violinist Nathan Milstein

    2025-01-13T10:24:00Z

    On the 121st anniversary of the birth of the great Russian–American violinist Nathan Milstein on 13 January 1904, Robert Levin shares his personal recollections of hearing, meeting and eventually studying with the virtuoso

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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