Oscar Shumsky
Oscar Shumsky · Arts & Literature
Classical violinist
1917, Philadelphia, United States — 2000, Rye, New York, United States
United States
Oscar Shumsky is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Classical violinist
Shumsky was an American violinist and conductor, a prodigy who studied with Leopold Auer and Efrem Zimbalist and was long regarded by fellow musicians as a 'musician's musician'. Praised for his tonal beauty and command of Bach and the Romantic repertoire, he pursued a distinguished solo, chamber and teaching career, gaining wider public recognition through celebrated later recordings. He is documented among Jewish musicians.
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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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Classical violinist
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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