Born on September 21, 1845, August Wilhelmj was a renowned German violinist and educator. Hailing from Usingen, Wilhelmj displayed extraordinary talent as a child prodigy. Notably,

  A student of Yin Ke at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts School of Young Talents, Chloe's recent solo engagements include performances with the

  German violinist August Wilhelmj was born on this day in 1845 – 179 years ago. Hailing from Usingen, Wilhelmj displayed extraordinary talent as a child prodigy.

Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari died on this day in 1737 – 278 years ago. A protege of Nicolo Amati, it is estimated that Stradivari made approximately 1100 string instruments in his lifetime - with around 650 having survived today. But who now plays on which?