Jacques Thibaud (1880-1953) was a French violinist, one of the great violin artists of the early twentieth century. He was admired as soloist and chamber musician, especially with Alfred Cortot and Pablo Casals.

In the Pristine catalogue he appears in Bach, Schumann, Brahms and Dvořák-related recordings with Cortot, Casals and other major artists.

Thibaud’s playing was elegant, poetic and distinctly French, with a singing line and chamber instinct that made virtuosity feel conversational.

His page is essential. Thibaud’s violin speaks in polished silver, but it never forgets the warmth of breath.