Joseph Achron

Composer and violinist, wrote 'Hebrew Melody'

Joseph Achron - Composer and violinist, wrote 'Hebrew Melody'
Born

1886
139 years ago

Died

April 29th, 1943
81 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Russia

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Achron was a Russian composer and violinist. He studied under renowned figures such as Leopold Auer and became a prominent musician in the early 20th century. His works often reflected Jewish themes and folk melodies, contributing to the repertoire of classical music with a distinct cultural flavor. Achron composed orchestral, chamber, and vocal music, with 'Hebrew Melody' gaining particular recognition. He immigrated to the United States during the tumultuous years of the early 1930s and continued to compose and teach music until his death in 1943.

Composed 'Hebrew Melody'

Contributed to the early 20th-century classical scene

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