Josef Gingold

Josef Gingold
Иосиф Гингольд
Background information
Born(1909-10-28)October 28, 1909
Brest-Litovsk, Grodno Governorate, Russian Empire
DiedJanuary 11, 1995(1995-01-11) (aged 85)
Bloomington, Indiana
Occupations
InstrumentViolin

Josef Gingold (Russian: Иосиф Меерович Гингольд, romanized: Iosif Meyerovich Gingol'd; October 28 [O.S. October 15] 1909 – January 11, 1995)[1] was a Russian-born[2] American classical violinist and teacher who lived most of his life in the United States. At the time of his death he was considered one of the most influential violin masters in the United States, with many successful students.[1]

  1. ^ a b Ross, Alex (January 13, 1995). "Josef Gingold, 85, Violinist And Influential Teacher, Dies". New York Times. Retrieved 5 June 2010.
  2. ^ "The Jewish Journal". Violinist Joshua Bell walks in the footsteps of masters. 12 October 2006. Retrieved October 13, 2006.