Zimbalist, Efrem

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American violinist, composer, and teacher of Russian birth.

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [New York], 20 March 1917, to Mr. [Harry Harkness] Flagler, 1917 Mar. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270679473

Originally composed for William Kapell; the music lost in his fatal airplane accident, 1953. Reconstructed by the composer. First performance New Orleans, 19 February 1959, New Orleans Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Hilsberg conductor, Lee Luvisi soloist.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Concerto in E♭ for piano and orchestra / Efrem Zimbalist. [19--] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 57516431

Russian-born American violinist and pedagogue.

From the description of Interview conducted by Oliver Daniel, Sept. 3, 1977 [sound recording]. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155862037

Epithet: violinist and composer

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000562.0x000103

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Birth 1889-04-09

Death 1985-02-22

Active 1815

Active 1952

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