Violinists: Distinguished Fraternity

When the teen-aged violinist made his debut in Manhattan 25 years ago, one critic suggested that "David may turn into a musician of stature when he grows up." Only he never really grew up — physically, that is. Artistically, however, David Nadien developed into a giant. He demonstrated that last week at Manhattan's Philharmonic Hall when he strode on stage — all 5 ft. 4 in. and 116 lbs. of him — and played Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with elegance and grace, a tone pure and silken, and a technique that was a...