Legendary Czech-born Swiss conductor Rafael Kubelik died on this day in 1996, aged 82. The son of Bohemian violin virtuoso Jan Kubelik, Rafael Kubelik served distinguished

One of the eminent violin virtuosi of the early 20th century, Kubelik's technique was sometimes referred to as a product of Ševčík's rigorous training methods. He

Czech conductor Rafael Kubelík was born on this day in 1914. Dying in 1996, Maestro Kubelik is remembered as one of the most eminent conductors of

Italian luthier Giovanni Battista Guadagnini was born on this day in 1711. He is remembered as one of the finest stringed instrument craftsmen of all time. Guadagnini's