Arthur Grumiaux (1921-1986), the eminent Belgian violinist, was best known as a leading exponent of the music of Mozart.
At the age of 12 he entered the Brussels Conservatory, studying with Alfred Dubois. His debut in 1940 was almost immediately followed by the German invasion of Belgium.
Until the end of the war, he made no public appearances. From 1945, however, he played his first concert in Britain and became one of the world's most admired violinists.
His fame was enhanced by his numerous recordings, most notably a series of Mozart and Beethoven sonatas in which he was accompanied by the great Romanian pianist Clara Haskil. Grumiaux's repertoire included contemporary works as well as music of the classical and romantic periods.