ON THIS DAY | Cellist Aldo Parisot Was Born in 1918
Brazilian-born American cellist Aldo Parisot was born on this day in 1918.
A graduate of Yale University, Mr. Parisot served long-term teaching positions at Yale University,...
ON THIS DAY | Composer & Conductor Leonard Bernstein Was Born in 1918
American composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein was born on this day 103 years ago.
Hopefully, people remember the "many ways found throughout his lifetime...
ON THIS DAY | British Violinist Albert Sammons Died in 1957
Largely self-taught, Sammons is remembered in history for his close association with Elgar’s Violin Concerto — a work he championed and performed more than...
ON THIS DAY | Scottish Violist William Primrose Was Born in 1904
Primrose gave the premiere performance of the Bartok Viola Concerto, the premiere performance Benjamin Britten's "Lachrymae," and the first recording of Hector Berlioz's...
ON THIS DAY | American Violinist Maud Powell Was Born in 1867
American violin virtuoso Maud Powell was born on this day 154 years ago.
A student of Henry Schradieck, Charles Dancla, and Joseph Joachim, she toured the United States...
ON THIS DAY | Happy Birthday Maxim Vengerov!
Maxim Vengerov was born on this day 47 years ago.
A protégé of Zakhar Bron, Vengerov is a former first prize winner at the Karol...
ON THIS DAY | Canadian Violinist Kathleen Parlow Died in 1963
Canadian violin virtuoso Kathleen Parlow died on this day in 1963, aged 72.
Parlow is remembered as one of the eminent female soloists of the 20th...
ON THIS DAY | Violinist George Enescu Born On This Day in 1881
Romanian violinist, composer, and conductor George Enescu was born on this day in 1881.
His famed students included Yehudi Menuhin, Christian Ferras, Ivry Gitlis, Arthur Grumiaux,...
ON THIS DAY | Happy Birthday Vilde Frang!
Norwegian violin virtuoso Vilde Frang was born on this day 35 years ago.
A graduate of the Barratt Due Institute of Music, Hochschule für Musik und...
ON THIS DAY | Happy Birthday Violinist Daniel Hope!
The British violinist was born on this day 48 years ago.
A former student of Zakhar Bron, he is now Artistic Director of the Frauenkirche Cathedral...
ON THIS DAY | Violinist & Pedagogue Joseph Joachim Died in 1907
Joachim was the dedicatee of the Bruch, Brahms, Schumann, and Dvorak Violin Concerti.
He is also credited with the revival in popularity of Bach’s Solo Sonatas...
ON THIS DAY | Conductor Georges Prêtre Was Born in 1924
French orchestral and operatic conductor Georges Prêtre was born on this day in 1924.
Throughout his seven-decade career, he led many of the world’s finest orchestras...
ON THIS DAY | American Composer John Cage Died in 1992
American composer, music theorist, writer, and artist John Cage died on this day in 1992, aged 79.
A pioneer of indeterminacy in music, electroacoustic music,...
ON THIS DAY | Czech Conductor Rafael Kubelik Died in 1996
Legendary Czech-born Swiss conductor Rafael Kubelik died on this day in 1996, aged 82.
The son of Bohemian violin virtuoso Jan Kubelik, Rafael Kubelik served...
ON THIS DAY | French Violinist Ginette Neveu Was Born 102 Years Ago
French virtuoso violinist Ginette Neveu was born on this day in 1919.
A student of Jules Boucherit, George Enescu, and Carl Flesch, Neveu achieved worldwide fame...
