There are violinists obviously in hot pursuit of a distinguished career, and pots of money; one thinks of people such as Nikolaj Znaider or Chloe Hanslip, trailing a team of advisers, backers, sponsors, trainers, parents and PR gurus. Then there are violinists such as Alina Ibragimova who gives the impression of playing the violin because she likes it, and playing music that she likes. Having just listened to her in 60 minutes of unaccompanied Bach, I think she is absolutely terrific. All modern women under 30 have a stupendous violin technique, of course. And Ibragimova has that, effortlessly and in spades. But she also has enthusiasm and sincerity that hoists her head and shoulders above most of the (formidable) competition. She is still only 23, or thereabouts! Let us hope she lasts the course.