The Belgian violinist Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881) was one of the greatest virtuosi of his time, and alongside giving concerts, an important role was also played in his life by composition and teaching. He made an important contribution to the creation of the French school of violin playing, and during the few years he spent at the conservatoire in St Petersburg he also had a great influence on Russian violin playing.

Jen Hubay (1858-1937) visited the great musician while he was living in Pa...