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Arthur Grumiaux
Personb. 1921 · Les Bons Villers, Belgium, Belgium
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Bio
Arthur Grumiaux (1921–1986) was a Belgian violinist celebrated for his refined tone and impeccable technique. He studied at the Charleroi Conservatory and later with Georges Enescu in Paris, establishing himself as one of the leading violinists of the mid-20th century. Grumiaux performed extensively across Europe and the United States, excelling in both solo recitals and chamber music. His recordings of the Bach solo sonatas and partitas, as well as the complete Mozart violin concertos, remain benchmarks for their clarity and musical insight. In addition to his concert career, he taught at the Brussels Conservatory and mentored several prominent violinists. Grumiaux’s legacy endures through his extensive discography and the annual Grumiaux International Violin Competition established in his honor.
Popular tracks
- 12:47
Les berceaux, Op. 23, No. 1
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- 20:47
12 Violin Sonatas, Op. 5 / Sonata No. 11 in E Major: 4. Gavotta. Allegro
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- 32:52
Sonata for Violin and Continuo in G minor, B. g5 - "Il trillo del diavolo": 1. Larghetto affettuoso
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- 46:21
Violin Sonata, CFF 123: IV. Allegretto poco mosso
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- 54:15
Violin Sonata No. 3 in D Minor, Op. 108: II. Adagio
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- 67:54
Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, M. 77: I. Allegretto
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- 75:34
Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, M. 77: II. Blues. Moderato
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Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, M. 77: III. Perpetuum mobile. Allegro
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- 97:22
Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Major, Op. 13: I. Allegro molto
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- 100:59
6 Variations for Violin and Piano on "Hélas, j'ai perdu mon amant", K. 360: Theme. Andantino
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6 Variations for Violin and Piano on "Hélas, j'ai perdu mon amant", K. 360: Var. 4
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- 121:00
6 Variations for Violin and Piano on "Hélas, j'ai perdu mon amant", K. 360: Var. 2
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Albums
Corelli: 12 Sonatas for Violin & Harpsichord
Album · 1975
Baroque Violin Sonatas
Album · 2013
Fauré: Violin Sonata in E Minor – Franck: Violin Sonata etc.
Album · 1990
Mozart: Four Flute Quartets; Oboe Quartet; Clarinet Quintet; Schubert: String Quintet
Album · 2013
Arthur Grumiaux: Mozart - 6 Conciertos para Violín
Album · 2006
Brahms: Violin Sonatas Nos. 1-3
Album · 1976
Mendelssohn: Trios Op. 49, Op. 66
Album · 1972
Prokofiev, Mozart & Ravel: Orchestral Works
Album · 2011
George Szell conducts Brahms Piano Concerto No. 2 and Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3 live
Album · 2022
Berg: Violin Concerto; Brahms: Tragic Overture; Alto Rhapsody; Kodály: Psalmus Hungaricus
Album · 2021
French & Belgian Violin Sonatas
Album · 2013
Beethoven: Violin Concerto
Album · 1975