- Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): German Baroque composer who composed several significant works for the violin, including the Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin and the Brandenburg Concertos.
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Austrian Classical composer who wrote numerous violin concertos, sonatas, and duos, including the famous Concerto No. 5 in A Major for Violin and Orchestra, K. 219.
- Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840): Italian Romantic composer and virtuoso violinist, known for his technically demanding violin compositions and caprices, such as the 24 Caprices for Solo Violin.