Legendary violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz was born on this day in 1901. Heifetz commissioned and premiered a number of new works - including violin concertos by William Walton, Mario

Violinist Ivry Gitlis passed away aged 98. Luminary Polish-born Jewish violinist and teacher Ida Haendel passed away aged 91. American cellist Lynn Harrell passed away aged 76. Famed American classical

Ning Feng, 2000 Senior Division, Second Prize Winner:  My experience at the Menuhin competition was something really unforgettable. Not only because it was the first major competition that I got a prize from,

Austrian-born British violinist Erich Gruenberg has passed away - aged 95. A former 1st prize winner at the Carl Flesch International Violin Competition, throughout his career