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    Violinist, composer and teacher, 19th-20th centuries, he left many works for the violin, but he's famous for his 6 solo dedicated sonatas, considered the best between Bach and Bartók. Who was he?

    Question #90807. Asked by Cem1942. (Jan 06 08 5:47 AM)


    22crows

    		Sounds like Eugène Ysaÿe

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eug%C3%A8ne_Ysa%C3%BFe

    Jan 06 08, 7:26 AM

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