Ödön Pártos
Viola player and composer
Born
October 1st, 1907
117 years ago
Died
July 6th, 1977
47 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Hungary, Israel
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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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