British violinist Hugh Bean died on this day in 2003 – aged 74. A student of Albert Sammons and André Gertler, Maestro Bean served as Concertmaster

British violinist Hugh Bean was born on this day in 1929. A student of Albert Sammons and André Gertler, Maestro Bean served as Concertmaster of the Philharmonia Orchestra and the BBC

British violinist Albert Sammons died on this day in 1957 – aged 71.

Largely self taught, Mr Sammons is remembered in history for his close association with Elgar's Violin Concerto – a work he championed and performed more than 100 times.

He passed away after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

ALBERT SAMMONS | ELGAR | VIOLIN CONCERTO | 1ST MVT | SIR HENRY WOOD & NEW QUEEN'S HALL ORCHESTRA 

English viola virtuoso Lionel Tertis died on this day in 1975 – aged 98. He is remembered as one of the most eminent violists of all time. A strong champion of new music, he served as the dedicatee of a number of important viola repertoire additions - including works by Arnold Bax, Frank Bridge, Gustav Holst, Benjamin Dale, York Bowen and William Walton. The Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition was established in 1980 to honour his memory.

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LIONEL TERTIS | KREISLER | PRAELUDIUM & ALLEGRO