American Virtuoso Michael Rabin Died On This Day in 1972 [ON-THIS-DAY]

American violin virtuoso Michael Rabin died on this day in 1972, 44 years ago – aged just 35.

A celebrated child prodigy, he is remembered as one of the eminent violinists of the 20th Century – praised by legendary pedagogue Ivan Galamian, as having ‘no weaknesses, never’.

He tragically developed a neurological condition in his late 20s, and died at age 35 – from a head injury sustained by a fall.

Thankfully, Michael Rabin will forever be immortalised by his brilliant and treasured recording legacy.

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MICHAEL RABIN | KREISLER | TAMBOURIN CHINOIS | BELL TELEPHONE HOUR | AGE 15

 

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MICHAEL RABIN | TCHAIKOVSKY VIOLIN CONCERTO | 3RD MVT | VOORHEES | BELL TELEPHONE HOUR ORCHESTRA | 1960

 

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MICHAEL RABIN & DAVID GARVEY | SCHUBERT | SONATA (DUO) IN A MAJOR | 1ST MVT | 1954

 

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MICHAEL RAIB & LEON ROMMERS | CHOPIN | NOCTURNE NO. 8 (ARR. MILSTEIN) | 1959