Belgian violin virtuoso, composer, and celebrated pedagogue Eugène Ysaÿe was born on this day in 1858. Ysaÿe was a child prodigy who studied with Henri Vieuxtemps and

Belgian composer and violin virtuoso Henri Vieuxtemps died on this day in 1881, aged 61. His major contributions to the string repertoire include 7 violin concertos, 2

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