All Obituaries articles – Page 6
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Obituary: Period cello pioneer Anner Bylsma, 1934-2019
The Dutch cellist, whose 1979 recording of the Bach Suites on gut strings was hugely influential, has died at 85
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Obituary: violinist Elliott Golub, owner of the ‘Spagnoletti’ ‘Del Gesù’
Concertmaster of Chicago’s Music of the Baroque for over 30 years, Golub had recently lent his Guarneri to the Museo del Violino in Cremona. He was 85
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LA Phil veteran violist Jerry Epstein has died aged 72
Spending 43 years in the rank and file of the orchestra, Epstein collected a treasure trove of stories and photographs
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Young violinist dies of drug overdose in London
Katya Tsukanova, 17, a former pupil of Zakhar Bron, died after a party in her parents’ home in Kensington
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American violinist Aaron Rosand has died aged 92
Boasting one of the longest playing careers in history, Rosand was a committed teacher and one of the last living connections to the golden age of violinists
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Composer and double bass player Tony Osborne has died
Particularly known for this bass ensemble works and learner-friendly solo pieces, Osborne was 71 years old
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Cellist George Neikrug has died
The cellist, renowned for both his teaching and playing, had just turned 100.
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William Watson, bow maker: 1930-2018
The Hill’s trained bow maker made a vital contribution to the trade during a long career, writes John Milnes
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Italian violin maker and teacher Francesco Bissolotti has died aged 89
The influential luthier was respected for his technical skill and use of Cremonese making techniques
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Cellist Uzi Wiesel has died aged 92
Student of Felix Salmond, Bernard Greenhouse and Pablo Casals who had long career as soloist, chamber musician and educator
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Kató Havas has died aged 98
Her ‘New Approach to violin playing’ continues to be highly influential
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Johannes Goritzki obituary: cellist, conductor and committed educator
Colleague and long term friend Moray Welsh remembers a hugely influential teacher and mentor who has died aged 76
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Eminent Soviet violinist Nina Beilina has died aged 81
Student of Yampolsky and Oistrakh who emigrated to the US and maintained busy performing and teaching career
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Spanish luthier Ramon Pinto has died at 89
He was director of the Casa Parramon stringed instrument workshop in Barcelona for over 40 years and founded the Spanish Master Luthiers Association
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US concertmaster Rubén González dies aged 79
The veteran Chicago Symphony violinist also had success as a conductor and composer
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Long-serving New Jersey principal bassist leaves own obituary
A stalwart of the NJSO for 28 years, Paul Harris, who described himself as living an ascetic life, has died after a brief ilness at the age of 64
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Cleveland Orchestra gets surprise $9.3m gift from cereal heiress
Jean Hower Taber bequest comes a few months after another multi-million dollar gift marking orchestra’s 100th season
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Tributes paid to Oliver Knussen, who has died aged 66
British composer remembered for exquisitely crafted scores, unrivalled conducting of new music, and mentoring of young composers
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Obituary: Dominik Połoński, 1977–2018
Polish cellist who kept playing one-armed after a brain tumour surgery incapacitated his left side, succumbs to return of disease at the age of 41