David Nadien

David Nadien
Birth nameDavid Nadien
Born(1926-03-12)March 12, 1926
Brooklyn, New York, USA
DiedMay 28, 2014(2014-05-28) (aged 88)
Manhattan, New York, USA
GenresClassical
Occupation(s)Violinist, pedagogue
InstrumentViolin
Years active1940-2014

David Nadien (March 12, 1926 – May 28, 2014) was an American virtuoso violinist and violin teacher. He was the concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic from 1966 to 1970. His playing style, characterized by fast vibrato, audible shifting noises, and superb bow control, has been compared to that of Jascha Heifetz.