Mario Abramovich
Violinist and composer from Argentina
Born
1926
99 years ago
Died
December 1st, 2014
10 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Argentina
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A violinist and composer, contributed significantly to the classical music scene in Argentina. His works included performances with notable orchestras and compositions that enriched the local music repertoire. In addition to solo performances, collaborated with various artists and participated in concerts across the country. Promoted classical music through teaching and involvement in music festivals, influencing a generation of musicians in Argentina.
Performed with major orchestras in Argentina
Composed significant works for violin
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