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Toscha Seidel

Who

Toscha Seidel · Arts & Literature

What

Classical violinist

When

1899, Odessa, Russian Empire — 1962, Los Angeles, California, USA

Where

Russia · United States

Biography

Toscha Seidel is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Classical violinist

How & why

Toscha Seidel was a Russian-American violinist, a celebrated pupil of Leopold Auer known for his warm, powerful tone, who enjoyed a major concert career and later performed on Hollywood film soundtracks, including 'The Wizard of Oz.' He also advised on the sound of violins for scientific study. Seidel was Jewish, born to a Jewish family in Odessa.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music

Contributions & Sources

Classical violinist

1899

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music