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Henryk Szeryng
11,356 listeners
Henryk Szeryng (September 22, 1918 – March 8, 1988) was a Polish violinist of Jewish heritage. He was born in Żelazowa Wola in Poland and s… read moreHenryk Szeryng (September 22, 1918 – March 8, 1988) was a Polish violinist of Jewish heritage. He was born in Żelazowa Wola in Poland and studied there and with Carl Flesch in Berlin. He made his solo debut in 1933 playing the Johannes B… read moreHenryk Szeryng (September 22, 1918 – March 8, 1988) was a Polish violinist of Jewish heritage. He was born in Żelazowa Wola in Poland and studied there and with Carl Flesch in Berlin. He made his solo debut in 1933 playing the Johannes Brahms Violin Concerto. From 1933 to 1939 he studied composit… read more -
Jascha Heifetz
55,905 listeners
Jascha Heifetz (2 February 1901 – 10 December 1987) was a violinist widely regarded as the greatest violinist of the 20th Century. Heifetz … read moreJascha Heifetz (2 February 1901 – 10 December 1987) was a violinist widely regarded as the greatest violinist of the 20th Century. Heifetz made his first commercial recording on 7 November 1917. Throughout his career, he continued to rec… read moreJascha Heifetz (2 February 1901 – 10 December 1987) was a violinist widely regarded as the greatest violinist of the 20th Century. Heifetz made his first commercial recording on 7 November 1917. Throughout his career, he continued to record, almost always for RCA Victor. He had an immaculate tech… read more -
Maxim Vengerov
36,431 listeners
Maxim Vengerov (born August 20, 1974 in the Siberian Federal District capital, Novosibirsk, Russia) is a violinist. Vengerov was five when … read moreMaxim Vengerov (born August 20, 1974 in the Siberian Federal District capital, Novosibirsk, Russia) is a violinist. Vengerov was five when he received his first violin lessons from Galina Turtschaninova and later at the Royal Academy of … read moreMaxim Vengerov (born August 20, 1974 in the Siberian Federal District capital, Novosibirsk, Russia) is a violinist. Vengerov was five when he received his first violin lessons from Galina Turtschaninova and later at the Royal Academy of Music in London (Junior Department). He later studied with t… read more -
Arthur Grumiaux
24,166 listeners
Arthur Grumiaux (March 21, 1921–October 16, 1986) was a Belgian violinist who was also proficient in piano. Grumiaux was born in Villers-Pe… read moreArthur Grumiaux (March 21, 1921–October 16, 1986) was a Belgian violinist who was also proficient in piano. Grumiaux was born in Villers-Perwin, Belgium to a working-class family, and it was his grandfather who urged him to begin music s… read moreArthur Grumiaux (March 21, 1921–October 16, 1986) was a Belgian violinist who was also proficient in piano. Grumiaux was born in Villers-Perwin, Belgium to a working-class family, and it was his grandfather who urged him to begin music studies at the age of only 4. He trained on violin and piano … read more -
Nathan Milstein
29,397 listeners
Nathan Mironovich Milstein (31 December 1903 — 21 December 1992) was a Ukrainian-born violinist who took United States citizenship in 1942 … read moreNathan Mironovich Milstein (31 December 1903 — 21 December 1992) was a Ukrainian-born violinist who took United States citizenship in 1942 after spending much of his life there. He was born in Odessa. As a child, he was forced by his mot… read moreNathan Mironovich Milstein (31 December 1903 — 21 December 1992) was a Ukrainian-born violinist who took United States citizenship in 1942 after spending much of his life there. He was born in Odessa. As a child, he was forced by his mother to take violin lessons to keep him out of mischief. As a… read more -
Hilary Hahn
102,920 listeners
Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn (born 1979) is well-known on the international concert circuit, recognized for playing contempor… read moreGrammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn (born 1979) is well-known on the international concert circuit, recognized for playing contemporary as well as traditional classical compositions. She was named "America's Best" … read moreGrammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn (born 1979) is well-known on the international concert circuit, recognized for playing contemporary as well as traditional classical compositions. She was named "America's Best" young classical musician by Time Magazine in 2001, and appea… read more -
Itzhak Perlman
193,346 listeners
Itzhak Perlman (born August 31, 1945) (in Jaffa, now part of Tel Aviv) is an Israeli virtuoso violinist and teacher. He is regarded as one … read moreItzhak Perlman (born August 31, 1945) (in Jaffa, now part of Tel Aviv) is an Israeli virtuoso violinist and teacher. He is regarded as one of the greatest violinists of the late 20th century, and is certainly among the most famous. He be… read moreItzhak Perlman (born August 31, 1945) (in Jaffa, now part of Tel Aviv) is an Israeli virtuoso violinist and teacher. He is regarded as one of the greatest violinists of the late 20th century, and is certainly among the most famous. He began to study in Tel Aviv after hearing the violin being play… read more -
Anne-Sophie Mutter
65,465 listeners
Anne-Sophie Mutter (born June 29, 1963 in Rheinfelden, Germany) is a German violinist. Mutter started playing the piano at age five. Shortl… read moreAnne-Sophie Mutter (born June 29, 1963 in Rheinfelden, Germany) is a German violinist. Mutter started playing the piano at age five. Shortly after, she began playing the violin, studying with Erna Honigberger and Aida Stucki. After winni… read moreAnne-Sophie Mutter (born June 29, 1963 in Rheinfelden, Germany) is a German violinist. Mutter started playing the piano at age five. Shortly after, she began playing the violin, studying with Erna Honigberger and Aida Stucki. After winning several prizes, she was exempted from school to dedicate … read more -
Salvatore Accardo
23,960 listeners
Salvatore Accardo (born September 26, 1941) is an Italian violin virtuoso and conductor. He is highly regarded for his interpretations of P… read moreSalvatore Accardo (born September 26, 1941) is an Italian violin virtuoso and conductor. He is highly regarded for his interpretations of Paganini, J. S. Bach, contemporary works, chamber music, and opera conducting. Accardo was born in … read moreSalvatore Accardo (born September 26, 1941) is an Italian violin virtuoso and conductor. He is highly regarded for his interpretations of Paganini, J. S. Bach, contemporary works, chamber music, and opera conducting. Accardo was born in northern Italy and studied violin in the southern Italian ci… read more -
Isaac Stern
41,004 listeners
Isaac Stern (July 21, 1920 – September 22, 2001) was an American violin virtuoso. Born in Kremenetz, Ukraine, Stern was ten months old when… read moreIsaac Stern (July 21, 1920 – September 22, 2001) was an American violin virtuoso. Born in Kremenetz, Ukraine, Stern was ten months old when his family moved to San Francisco. He received his first music lessons from his mother before enr… read moreIsaac Stern (July 21, 1920 – September 22, 2001) was an American violin virtuoso. Born in Kremenetz, Ukraine, Stern was ten months old when his family moved to San Francisco. He received his first music lessons from his mother before enrolling at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 1928 wh… read more