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Ivry Gitlis
Who
Ivry Gitlis · Arts & Literature
What
Classical violinist
When
1922, Haifa, Mandatory Palestine — 2020, Paris, France
Where
Israel · France · United States
Biography
Ivry Gitlis is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Classical violinist
How & why
Ivry Gitlis was a virtuoso violinist born to a Jewish family in Haifa; a child prodigy, he studied at the Paris Conservatoire and became one of the most individual concert soloists of the 20th century, known for his free, expressive style and for bringing music to unconventional audiences. He was a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. His Jewish identity is well documented.
Sources & external links
Verify and go deeper with these external references.
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
Contributions & Sources
Classical violinist
1922
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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