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One of the finest violinists of his or any generation, Ysaÿe was also a composer of considerably greater talent than he himself was inclined to believe, says Julian Haylock. Meet the king of the violin
Born in Buffalo, Eudice Shapiro was a virtuoso violinist whose celebrity was limited to a small circle of mavens.
Gramophone’s historical recordings expert Rob Cowan shares his enthusiasm for old recordings and reveals what can be learnt from them
Despite its troubled early reception, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto has become a favourite among soloists and audiences. Mark Pullinger considers recordings spanning 70 years and selects his overall top choice
Julie Andrews sang Lerner and Loewe on this week's Music by Request. There were also requests for piano, percussion and Traverse Symphony Orchestra performances.