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SAD NEWS | Philadelphia Orchestra Veteran Bassist Emilio Gravagno Has Died

By The Violin Channel

September 28, 2016

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Philadelphia Orchestra double bassist Emilio “Lee” Gravagno has passed away - aged 82

American double bassist Emilio “Lee” Gravagno has passed away, aged 82 - following a lengthy battle with lymphoma.

A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music where he studied with Roger Scott, Mr Gravagno served as a member of the Philadelphia Orchestra bass section from 1967 until his retirement in 2009.

Our condolences are with his family, friends, colleagues and students.

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