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The Violin Player was the first techno/pop album by classical and pop musician Vanessa-Mae, released in 1995 (see 1995 in music). It is also the first album Vanessa-Mae released on the EMI label.

The Violin Player has a varied blend of music - covers of some classical (J.S. Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor), remakes of old favourites (including American composer Mason Williams' "Classical Gas") and originals (seven tracks composed by British musician and songwriter Mike Batt), and one original by Vanessa-Mae herself, co-written with Ian Wherry ("Red Hot").

The Violin Player reached #11 in the UK Albums Chart in February 1995, and was certified Gold by the BPI in June 1995. It has sold over 8 million copiesworldwide, and is still regarded by many as Vanessa-Mae's best work. The album has been reissued as a multi-channel hybrid SACD by EMI Music Hong Kong.

1.  "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor"    7:47
2.  "Contradanza" (Batt, Rondor)  3:49
3.  "Classical Gas" (Williams)  3:21
4.  "Theme from 'Caravans'"    5:06
5.  "Warm Air"    3:38
6.  "Jazz Will Eat Itself"    3:30
7.  "Widescreen"    3:58
8.  "Tequila Mockingbird"    3:26
9.  "City Theme"    4:32
10.  "Red Hot" (Vanessa-Mae)  3:16