All Great violinists articles
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FocusGreat violinists: Niccolò 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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ArticleRemembering the legendary violinist Nathan Milstein
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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FocusGreat 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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FocusGreat 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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FocusGreat 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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FocusGreat violinists: Jan Kubelík
Tully Potter stands up for the old-school style and outstanding precision of the prodigious Czech performer
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FocusGreat 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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FocusGreat 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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FocusGreat 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
