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Alexander Markov is an American violinist of Russian descent, born to violinist Albert Markov. He is known for virtuosic performances, including his recording of the complete Paganini 24 Caprices, and often performs on a gold-plated electric violin for contemporary works.
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Has Alexander Markov performed all 24 of Paganini's Caprices in one recital?
Yes, Markov is one of the relatively few violinists known for performing the complete set of Paganini's 24 Caprices in a single recital. His interpretation is also available as a recording and video release. ([Alexander Markov biography](https://www.alexandermarkov.com/biography.html))
When was Alexander Markov's Paganini 24 Caprices DVD released?
Warner released the DVD of Markov performing Paganini's 24 Caprices in 2006. His website also identifies Warner Classics International as the distributor of the CD and video release. ([Alexander Markov biography](https://www.alexandermarkov.com/biography.html))
Why is Alexander Markov known for a gold electric violin?
The gold electric violin is one of Markov's signature performance instruments for amplified presentations. His biography specifically mentions him playing it at an NBA game before an audience of about 25,000 people. ([Alexander Markov biography](https://www.alexandermarkov.com/biography.html))
What is Alexander Markov's family connection to the violin?
Alexander Markov is the son of violinist Albert Markov, a Russian-American musician and teacher. That family connection helped place violin performance at the center of his early musical life. ([Alexander Markov biography](https://www.alexandermarkov.com/biography.html))
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