Joseph Szigeti, born on 16 September 1892 in Budapest, Hungary, began his musical career at an early age. He studied violin under Jenő Hubay and later with Béla Bartók. Szigeti's breakthrough came when he performed as a soloist with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in 1907. Throughout his career, Joseph Szigeti collaborated with prominent composers such as Béla Bartók, Ernest Bloch, and Eugène Ysaÿe, who dedicated works to him. He championed new music and frequently included contemporary compositions in his recitals. In addition to his performing career, Joseph Szigeti wrote With Strings Attached: Reminiscences and Reflections (1947) and Szigeti on the Violin (1969), both of which provided valuable insights into his approach to violin technique and musical interpretation. He was also a dedicated educator, teaching at institutions like the Curtis Institute of Music. Szigeti's legacy includes notable recordings such as Bloch’s "Violin Concerto", which he recorded in 1939.
