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Overview
(Amadeus). Violinist and educator Efrem Zimbalist (1890-1985) led a legendary life in music in an age of violin legends. Of the dazzling stars to emerge from the Russian School at the beginning of the 20th century, Zimbalist earned a special place. David Oistrakh compared him to Heifetz: "While Heifetz conquered by sheer brilliance, Zimbalist captivated people by appealing to profound mysteries of heart and soul." Zimbalist was also one of the century's great teachers, for 40 years devoting himself to the renowned Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, serving as its director from 1941 to 1968. His was a remarkable journey, fortunately recounted in hundreds of hours of taped interviews with author and Curtis Institute student Roy Malan, longtime concertmaster of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra. Malan then waited nearly a decade after Zimbalist's death before seeking publication, so that the story could be told in its entirety. This definitive biography of the world's first globe-trotting virtuoso also includes a discography and a list of Zimbalist's students.
Synopsis
Violin virtuoso Efrem Zimbalist (1890-1985) became a celebrity at age 17 with his debut of the Brahms Concerto in Berlin. He would go on to become one of the world's most renowned teachers. Written by a former student, this authorized biography recounts Zimbalist's life and career. Coverage includes his childhood in the Ukraine, his directorship of the Curtis Institute of Music, and his interactions with luminaries such as Albert Einstein and Edna St. Vincent Millay. Also included are a discography and a listing of Zimbalist's students. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR