Famed American violin teacher Dorothy DeLay died on March 24, 2002 — at the age of 84. She is remembered as one of the most respected

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  March 23 marks the 130th anniversary of the birth of the Hungarian violin virtuoso and composer Franz von Vecsey. Born in Budapest, Vecsey first began learning

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