Erich Gruenberg

Erich Gruenberg (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.

Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time; Chronochromie - 2008-09-05T00:00:00.000000Z

Holloway: Sea-Surface Full of Clouds & Romanza - 1993-08-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Beethoven: Violin Concerto in D Major, Prometheus Overture & Coriolan Overture - 1991-02-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Bax: Violin Sonata No. 1 & Violin Sonata No. 2 - 1990-04-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Parry: Fantasie Sonata, Violin Sonata & 12 Short Pieces - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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