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Arts & Literature
Igor Oistrakh
Who
Igor Oistrakh · Arts & Literature
What
Classical violinist
When
1931, Odessa, Ukraine (Soviet Union) — 2021, Moscow, Russia
Where
Soviet Union · Russia · Belgium
Biography
Igor Oistrakh is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Classical violinist
How & why
Igor Oistrakh was a Soviet and Ukrainian violinist, the son of the legendary violinist David Oistrakh, with whom he often performed. Born into a Jewish family in Odessa, he won early international competitions and built a substantial solo and teaching career, later teaching in Brussels. He was admired for his refined, precise playing.
Sources & external links
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
Contributions & Sources
Classical violinist
1931
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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