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David Oistrakh was a Soviet Russian violinist who was born in Odessa in 1908. He studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Leopold Auer and became one of the most famous violinists in the world. Oistrakh was known for his virtuosity, his expressive playing, and his wide repertoire. He performed with many of the world's leading orchestras and conductors, and made many recordings. Oistrakh died in Moscow in 1974.