Yfrah Neaman

Yfrah Neaman (February 13, 1923 – January 4, 2003) was a violinist.

Related Topics:
February 13 - 1923 - January 4 - 2003 - Violinist

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He was born in Lebanon to Jewish parents from Palestine. He studied in Paris, and then settled in London.

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Lebanon - Jew - Palestine - Paris - London

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He taught at the Guildhall School of Music and was artistic director of the Carl Flesch Competition. He gave the first performances in Britain of the violin concertos of Walter Piston (1952) and Roberto Gerhard (1955).

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Guildhall School of Music - Carl Flesch Competition - Walter Piston - 1952 - Roberto Gerhard - 1955

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He was awarded the Order of the British Empire in 1983.

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Order of the British Empire - 1983

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He died in London.

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See also: List of British Jews

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