Belgian composer and violin virtuoso Henri Vieuxtemps died on this day in 1881, aged 61. Henry Vieuxtemps enjoyed a high-profile solo career, appearing all across Europe and

Belgian composer and violinist Henri Vieuxtemps was born on this day in 1820. His major contributions to the string repertoire include 7 violin concertos, 2 cello

French violin maker Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume was born on this day in 1798. Widely regarded as one of the eminent stringed instrument makers of all time, Vuillaume's violins

Guadagnini is widely regarded as one of the finest string instrument craftsmen of all time, with his prized instruments once owned by some of the