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Norbert Brainin

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Norbert Brainin · Arts & Literature

What

Classical violinist (Amadeus Quartet)

When

1923, Vienna, Austria — 2005, London, United Kingdom

Where

Austria · United Kingdom

Biography

Norbert Brainin is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Classical violinist (Amadeus Quartet)

How & why

Norbert Brainin, born to a Jewish family in Vienna and forced to flee Nazism, was the first violinist and driving force of the celebrated Amadeus Quartet, one of the most revered string quartets of the 20th century.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music

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Classical violinist (Amadeus Quartet)

1923

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music