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Erich Gruenberg
OBE
Born(1924-10-12)12 October 1924
Vienna, First Austrian Republic
Died7 August 2020(2020-08-07) (aged 95)
Hampstead Garden Suburb, England
EducationJerusalem Conservatory
Occupations
  • Classical violinist
  • Academic teacher
Organizations
  • Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
  • London Symphony Orchestra
  • Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Royal Academy of Music

Erich Gruenberg OBE (12 October 1924 – 7 August 2020) was an Austrian-born British violinist and teacher. Following studies in Israel, he was a principal violinist of major orchestras, including the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He was an international soloist, playing the first performance of Britten's Violin Concerto in Moscow. As a chamber musician, he was leader of the London String Quartet and recorded all Beethoven violin sonatas with pianist David Wilde. He was the lead violinist for The Beatles' album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Gruenberg taught at the Royal Academy of Music until age 95, influencing generations of violinists.

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Windsor Festival International String Competition

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1994 New Year Honours

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