He is often cited as the youngest professional violinist in the world.
But at least there was a chance that they could still get some of the delegates and young violinists away safely.
Its mission is to be a source of strength and support for young gifted violinists.
Since 1983 the competition has attracted young violinists from around the world.
His more recent Together (2002) is an intimate film about a young violinist and his father.
It was bought by an American woman whom the auction house described as "a young professional violinist."
The young violinists moved easily from the Baroque to the blues.
These colleagues will share their experience to give artistic advice and also monitor the young violinist's career.
The first was simply to walk on stage, an act that the young British violinist made into a cultural experience all its own.
"He's like a grandfather to me," said the young violinist.