Jules Eskin
Jules Louis Eskin | |
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| Born | October 20, 1931 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | November 15, 2016(aged 85) Brookline, Massachusetts |
| Occupation(s) | Principal cellist for theBoston Symphony Orchestra |
| Instrument(s) | Cello |
Jules Louis Eskin(October 20, 1931 – November 15, 2016)[1]was an American cellist who was the principalcellistof theBoston Symphony Orchestra.He was born inPhiladelphia.With conductorSeiji Ozawa,he is known for solo performances of well-known works byJohannes Brahms,Gabriel Fauré,andBeethoven.Prior to joining the Boston Symphony Orchestra, he spent three years with theCleveland OrchestraunderGeorge Szell.[2]He also played for the Boston Chamber Players and Burton Quintet Five.
Eskin died at the age of 85 on November 15, 2016, in Brookline, Massachusetts from cancer.[3]
References[edit]
- ^Allen, David (17 November 2016)."Jules Eskin, Cellist With Boston Symphony Orchestra, Dies at 85".The New York Times.Retrieved16 November2016.
- ^Boston Symphony Orchestra,"Jules Eskin, Principal"
- ^"Principal cellist of Boston Symphony Orchestra dies at 85".wwlp.com.Associated Press.15 November 2016.Retrieved17 November2016.
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