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Lionel Tertis
Who
Lionel Tertis · Arts & Literature
What
Classical violist
When
1876, West Hartlepool, England — 1975, London, England
Where
United Kingdom
Biography
Lionel Tertis is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Classical violist
How & why
Lionel Tertis was an English violist who did more than almost anyone to establish the viola as a solo instrument, inspiring new works, developing a larger 'Tertis model' viola and championing the instrument for over half a century. He was Jewish, born to a Polish-Jewish immigrant family. His advocacy transformed the viola's place in classical music.
Sources & external links
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
Contributions & Sources
Classical violist
1876
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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