Joseph Szigeti
Renowned Hungarian violinist
Born
September 5th, 1892
132 years ago
Died
February 19th, 1973
52 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Hungary
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A prominent violinist from Hungary, significant contributions included performances with esteemed orchestras and collaborations with famous composers. Renowned for interpretations of classical works, collaborated with figures such as Bartók and Stravinsky. Regularly performed in Europe and America, earning acclaim for technical prowess and expressive style. Played a vital role in promoting contemporary music through concert performances and recordings. Recognized for his efforts in music education.
Performed with the New York Philharmonic
Recorded the complete violin concertos of Brahms and Beethoven
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