Ödön Pártos

Viola player and composer

Ödön Pártos - Viola player and composer
Born

October 1st, 1907
118 years ago

Died

July 6th, 1977
48 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Hungary, Israel

Links & References

Hungarian-Israeli viola player and composer. Born in 1907, significant contributions to music made through performances and compositions. Studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music and engaged in teaching viola and composition. Emigrated to Israel, where further developed career as a performer and educator. Helped in establishing the Israeli Symphony Orchestra and served as a prominent figure in the development of classical music in the region.

Performed with the Budapest String Quartet

Contributed to the founding of the Israeli Symphony Orchestra

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