Calmon Luboviski (1895 – October 27, 1965)[1][2] was a Russian-American violinist. Situated in Chicago, he was one of the most well-known musical artists in the area, being a member of several distinguished orchestras.[3]
Calmon Luboviski | |
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 Luboviski in 1928 | |
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| Born | 1895 Russian Empire |
| Died | October 27, 1965 (aged 69–70) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Biography
editCalmon Luboviski was born in 1895 in the Russian Empire, and immigrated to the United States during his formative years. As a teenager, he briefly lived in Berlin, Germany, becoming a pupil of the renowned violinist and composer Franz von Vescey.[1][3]
He later became a prominent figure in the Chicago music scene, performing with various noteworthy orchestras, namely those of Richard Strauss, Walter Damrosch, Alfred Hertz, and Henry Rothwell.[1]
He died on October 27, 1965 in Los Angeles, California, where he had resided for a number of years.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Rodríguez, José (1940). Music and Dance in California. Bureau of Musical Research. p. 390. ISBN 978-1-4047-9538-9.
- ^ a b "LUBOVISKI, Calmon". The Los Angeles Times. October 29, 1965. p. 55.
- ^ a b STARS OF THE RADIO (PDF). p. 139.
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