Pablo Martín Melitón de Sarasate y Navascues (March 1844 – September 28, 1908) was a Spanish violinist and composer. He was one of the most famous violin virtuosi of his time. Sarasate was born in Pamplona, the son of a military bandmaster, from his early years he displayed his aptitude for the violin. He gave his public debut at the age of eight, studied first in Madrid, and at the age of 12 he began to study under Delfín Alard at the Paris Conservatoire.