Famous classical composers violin

Over the centuries, we have seen violin repertoire expand in new, inventive directions, all led by some incredible composers with a mind for musical beauty and innovation.

Now when it comes to ranking them in a “Top 10 Violin Composers” post, you really can’t.

Hundreds of composers have left their mark on the standard violin repertoire, and without each one we wouldn’t have the violin music we have today.

Nonetheless, if you’re looking for a quick guide on where to start when looking for violin composers that both knew how to write for the instrument and left a legacy on the repertoire, then this post is for you.

Now in no particular order, let’s jump into who I believe standout as the top 10 violin composers of all time.

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Kicking off this list is one of the most iconic composers of all time, ever.

That is Johann Sebasitian Bach, the defining composer from the Baroque Era.

While Bach is well known for his keyboard music, his concer