Caprice No. 24 in A minor is the final caprice of Niccolò Paganini's 24 Caprices, and a famous work for solo violin. The caprice, in the key of A minor, consists of a theme, 11 variations, and a finale. His 24 Caprices were probably composed between 1802 and 1817, while he was in the service of the Baciocchi court.
James Ehnes, is a Canadian concert violinist and violist.
Ruggiero Ricci was an American violinist known for performances and recordings of the works of Paganini.
Salvatore Accardo is an Italian violinist and conductor, who is known for his interpretations of the works of Niccolò Paganini.
Michael Rabin was an American violinist. He has been described as "one of the most talented and tragic violin virtuosi of his generation".
Sándor Végh was a Hungarian, later French, violinist and conductor. He was best known as one of the great chamber music violinists of the twentieth century.
A capriccio or caprice, is a piece of music, usually fairly free in form and of a lively character. The typical capriccio is one that is fast, intense, and often virtuosic in nature.
Stefan Milenkovich is a Serbian violinist.
Ferdinand Ernst Victor Carl David was a German virtuoso violinist and composer.
Augustin Hadelich is an Italian-German-American Grammy-winning classical violinist.
Sophie Carmen Eckhardt-Gramatté was a Russian-born Canadian composer and virtuoso pianist and violinist.
Ara Malikian is a Lebanese-born violinist of Armenian descent. He was educated in Germany and was later based in Spain. He has a wide repertoire and includes music from many cultures. He has played in over 40 countries and has won numerous prizes in international competitions. Milikian has recorded nearly 30 albums over a period of 25 years.
Jasper Wood is a Canadian concert violinist.
Antal Zalai is a Hungarian concert violinist.
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Shunske Sato is a Japanese-born violinist. He was the concertmaster and artistic director of the Netherlands Bach Society from 2018 to 2023.
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Philippe Borer was a Swiss violinist, scholar and teacher.
Frédéric Pelassy is a French classical violinist.
Joshua Epstein is an Israeli musician, classical violinist and music educator. The recipient of many international prizes from violin competitions and recording labels, Epstein's work as a soloist and chamber musician is extensive. Equally extensive is his influence as a professor of violin, which extends over more than half a century. Epstein continues his work at the Hochschule für Musik Saar in Saarbrücken, Germany, where he has lived and taught since 1978.
