Idris Sardi
Indonesian violinist and composer
Born
1938
87 years ago
Died
April 28th, 2014
10 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Indonesia
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A prominent violinist and composer from Indonesia, made significant contributions to classical music and traditional Indonesian music. Actively performed and collaborated with various orchestras and music groups, showcasing the beauty of the violin in diverse settings. Influenced many younger musicians through teaching and workshops, preserving the rich musical heritage of Indonesia. Served as concertmaster for several notable orchestras and was involved in numerous music festivals.
Served as concertmaster of the Jakarta Symphony Orchestra
Contributed to the development of classical music in Indonesia
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