Robert Mann
Robert Mann (July 19, 1920 – January 1, 2018) was an American violinist, composer, and conductor. He was the founding member of the Juilliard String Quartet in 1946. He was as well a faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music.[1] Mann, the first violinist at Juilliard, served on the school's string quartet for over fifty years until his retirement in 1997.[2]
Robert Mann | |
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| Born | July 19, 1920 |
| Died | January 1, 2018 (aged 97) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Portland Youth Philharmonic Juilliard School |
| Occupation | Composer, violinist, educator |
| Years active | 1933–2018 |
| Known for | Founder of the Juilliard String Quartet |
Mann played and performed on many instruments, including those made by Antonio Stradivari and John Young. Mann was the subject of a 2014 documentary, titled Speak the Music.[2]
Mann died at his home in Manhattan, New York on January 1, 2018 at the age of 97.[3]
References
- ↑ "Faculty Bio: Robert Mann". Manhattan School of Music. Archived from the original on December 23, 2016. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Genzlinger, Neil (May 1, 2014). "A Life in a String Quartet, and Beyond". The New York TImes. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ↑ Robert Mann, a Founder of the Juilliard Quartet, Dies at 97
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