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Diana Netchaeva
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Biography: Diana Netchaeva graduated Moscow State Conservatory in the class of Popular Artista USSR, Professor Eduard Grach. Learning in sc… read moreBiography: Diana Netchaeva graduated Moscow State Conservatory in the class of Popular Artista USSR, Professor Eduard Grach. Learning in school (teacher Yuri Volguin), became the winner of zonal competition of young performers Urals, Sib… read moreBiography: Diana Netchaeva graduated Moscow State Conservatory in the class of Popular Artista USSR, Professor Eduard Grach. Learning in school (teacher Yuri Volguin), became the winner of zonal competition of young performers Urals, Siberia and the Far East. Winner of an international competitio… read more -
Henryk Szeryng
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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 -
Ida Haendel
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Haendel was born in Chełm, small city in Eastern Poland. She took up violin at the age three, as a seven-year-old was admitted at the Warsa… read moreHaendel was born in Chełm, small city in Eastern Poland. She took up violin at the age three, as a seven-year-old was admitted at the Warsaw Conservatory. Later she studied also with Carl Flesch and George Enescu in Paris. During World W… read moreHaendel was born in Chełm, small city in Eastern Poland. She took up violin at the age three, as a seven-year-old was admitted at the Warsaw Conservatory. Later she studied also with Carl Flesch and George Enescu in Paris. During World War II she played in factories and for British and American t… read more -
Leonid Kogan
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Leonid Borisovich Kogan (November 17, 1924 - December 17, 1982) (Russian: Леонид Борисович Коган) was a russian violin virtuoso. He is one … read moreLeonid Borisovich Kogan (November 17, 1924 - December 17, 1982) (Russian: Леонид Борисович Коган) was a russian violin virtuoso. He is one of the 20th century's most famous russian violinists. Together with David Oistrakh, Leonid Ko… read moreLeonid Borisovich Kogan (November 17, 1924 - December 17, 1982) (Russian: Леонид Борисович Коган) was a russian violin virtuoso. He is one of the 20th century's most famous russian violinists. Together with David Oistrakh, Leonid Kogan ranked among the best representatives of the Russian tra… read more -
Ruggiero Ricci
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Ruggiero Ricci (born July 24, 1918 San Bruno, California) is an Italian-American violin virtuoso. Ricci has become famous in particular for… read moreRuggiero Ricci (born July 24, 1918 San Bruno, California) is an Italian-American violin virtuoso. Ricci has become famous in particular for his performances and recordings of Paganini. The son of Italian immigrants, his father first taug… read moreRuggiero Ricci (born July 24, 1918 San Bruno, California) is an Italian-American violin virtuoso. Ricci has become famous in particular for his performances and recordings of Paganini. The son of Italian immigrants, his father first taught him to play the violin. At age seven, Ricci studied with … read more -
Alfredo Campoli
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Campoli was born in Rome in 1906 where his father was leader of the orchestra at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia, taught the violin and was … read moreCampoli was born in Rome in 1906 where his father was leader of the orchestra at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia, taught the violin and was Alfredo’s first teacher. His mother was a dramatic soprano who had toured with Scotti and Caruso, … read moreCampoli was born in Rome in 1906 where his father was leader of the orchestra at the Accademia di Santa Cecilia, taught the violin and was Alfredo’s first teacher. His mother was a dramatic soprano who had toured with Scotti and Caruso, but a retired performer at the time of Campoli's birth.… read more -
Jascha Heifetz
55,877 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 -
Kyung-Wha Chung
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Kyung-Wha Chung (정경화), born March 26, 1948 Seoul, South Korea, is a Korean violinist. A pioneer in the Asian classical music circuit, Kyung… read moreKyung-Wha Chung (정경화), born March 26, 1948 Seoul, South Korea, is a Korean violinist. A pioneer in the Asian classical music circuit, Kyung-Wha Chung's musical career began at the age of three. She gained world respect as early as t… read moreKyung-Wha Chung (정경화), born March 26, 1948 Seoul, South Korea, is a Korean violinist. A pioneer in the Asian classical music circuit, Kyung-Wha Chung's musical career began at the age of three. She gained world respect as early as the seventies and eighties and became especially well regarde… read more -
Ivry Gitlis
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Ivry Gitlis (Hebrew: עברי גיטליס) (born Haifa, August 22, 1922 is an Israeli violinist and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. He has performed wi… read moreIvry Gitlis (Hebrew: עברי גיטליס) (born Haifa, August 22, 1922 is an Israeli violinist and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. He has performed with the world's top orchestras (New York Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmoni… read moreIvry Gitlis (Hebrew: עברי גיטליס) (born Haifa, August 22, 1922 is an Israeli violinist and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. He has performed with the world's top orchestras (New York Philharmonic, Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Philharmonic, Philadelphia Philharmonic, and Israel Philharmonic), and … read more -
Mischa Elman
979 listeners
Mischa Elman (January 20, 1891 – April 5, 1967) was a Ukrainian-born violinist, famed for his passionate style and the beauty of his tone. … read moreMischa Elman (January 20, 1891 – April 5, 1967) was a Ukrainian-born violinist, famed for his passionate style and the beauty of his tone. He was born in the small village of Talnoye in the province of Kiev. His grandfather was a klezmer… read moreMischa Elman (January 20, 1891 – April 5, 1967) was a Ukrainian-born violinist, famed for his passionate style and the beauty of his tone. He was born in the small village of Talnoye in the province of Kiev. His grandfather was a klezmer, a Jewish folk musician, who also played the violin. It bec… read more