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David Oistrakh

David Oistrakh (30 September 1908 - 24 October 1974) was a classical violinist. He is considered one of the most important violinists of the 20th century. Oistrakh worked with major orchestras and musicians from many parts of the world, including the Soviet Union, Europe, and the United States. Many musical pieces for the violin have been dedicated to Oistrakh. This includes both of Dmitri Shostakovich's violin concerti, and the violin concerto by Adam Khachaturian.


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  • Bundesarchiv Bild 183-45930-0004, Berlin, Gastspiel David und Igor Oistrach

    David Oistrakh (left), with conductor Franz Konwitschny (middle) and his son Igor Oistrakh (right), in 1957

  • Bundesarchiv Bild 183-23447-0001, Dresden, Konzert David Oistrach (crop)

    Oistrakh in 1954


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