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1. One of the greatest virtuosi of the twentieth century and a child prodigy, this violin wizard toured numerous countries in his lifetime. He made recordings with the Indian legend, Ravi Shankar and with the jazz violinist, Stephane Grappelli. He was often accompanied by Adolph Baller on the piano. Who was he?
2. One of the earlier students of the legendary teacher, Leopold Auer, this maestro was noted for his use of rubato and portamento. Pablo de Sarasate went on to say that he would become one of the greatest talents of the musical world. His recording period spanned over sixty years. Who was he?
3. Often regarded as the greatest violinist of all time, the advent of this legendary Italian figure brought about a new dimension in the playing of the instrument. Famed for his 24 caprices and for his pyrotechnics on his violin, 'Il Cannone', this pivotal character was famous as a womanizer and a gambler as well!
4. Famous for his Chaccone, Toccata and Fugue, French suites, Passacaglia and other immortal works, this German composer of the Baroque era and one of the greatest composers of all time was also a proficient violin master.
5. Undoubtedly the greatest performer of the recording age, this legendary violin virtuoso was a pupil of Leopold Auer. Of the 87 years that he lived, he played the instrument for 83. A legendary child prodigy, he influenced many other maestros. His mechanical accuracy and pin-point precision however made some critics think that he was cold and devoid of emotion.
6. Born in 1920, this violinist has the main auditorium of the Carnegie Hall named after him. He was also a collector of antique instruments which were auctioned after his death in 2001.
7. A Spanish violinist and composer, he was looked upon as the greatest player of the instrument after the demise of Paganini. His accomplishments include the gypsy piece, 'Zigeunerweisen' and 'Carmen Fantasy'.
8. Regarded as the reincarnation of Sarasate as he was born the same year that the latter passed away, in 1908, this virtuoso from the Russian school of music was noted for his sweet tone and clarity of expression. He won the Stalin prize in 1943 and the Lenin prize in 1960.
9. Although he never reached the age of 36, this American virtuoso remains one of the most loved violinists of all time. He frequently appeared as solo violinist in many performances since the age of 15. He died when he lost balance and fell down in his New York apartment in 1972.
10. Probably the easiest one of the lot, this question deals with the epitome of classical music. Proficient at the violin(and the piano as well!), this composer known for his works like 'The marriage of Figaro', 'Die Zauberflote' and 'Don Giovanni', influenced later composers like Beethoven and Brahms.
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