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Arnold Steinhardt

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Arnold Steinhardt · Arts & Literature

What

Classical violinist (Guarneri Quartet)

When

1937, Los Angeles, California, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Arnold Steinhardt is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Classical violinist (Guarneri Quartet)

How & why

Steinhardt is an American classical violinist best known as first violinist of the Guarneri String Quartet, one of the most acclaimed chamber ensembles of the 20th century, active for over four decades. A prize-winner of the Leventritt Competition, he has also written admired books on chamber music and the violin. He was born to a Jewish family and is Jewish.

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Classical violinist (Guarneri Quartet)

1937

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music