Violinist Archive

violinist Zino Francescatti was born in Marseilles, France in 1902. His real name was René-Charles Francescatti. Both his parents played the violin, and his father René had been a student of Paganini. The younger Francescatti …

In 1794, Beethoven met a precocious violinist, Franz Clement, who was only thirteen at that time. Shortly thereafter, he wrote to the teenager, “Continue along the road on which you have already made such a …

Nicola Benedetti began violin lessons at the age of four, In 1997, she entered the Yehudi Menuhin School where she studied with Natasha Boyarskaya.  Upon leaving, she continued her studies with Maciej Rakowski and then …

Of course… the family name is famous. Michael is the son of pianist/conductor Daniel Barenboim. Violinist Michael Barenboim is recognized for his performances of twentieth century and contemporary music. Mr. Barenboim released his second solo …

Arthur Grumiaux is considered to have been one of the few truly great violin virtuosi of the twentieth century. In his relatively short life his achievements were superb. He brought to performances guaranteed technical command, …