Adriaan Lieffering
1884–1951 (age 67)
Biography
Violinist Adriaan Lieffering graced concert programmes with a lyrical tone that bridged classical refinement and heartfelt expression. Audiences appreciated the sincerity of his interpretations and the way his bow seemed to draw conversations out of familiar scores.
He also shared his craft with young musicians, guiding them to listen carefully and to serve the music above all else; his influence still resonates among admirers gathered at Oud Eik en Duinen.