Давид Фёдорович Ойстрах

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Давид Фёдорович Ойстрах

violinist

From
Odessa, Soviet Union
Active
1908–1974
Rating
★ 5 (1 votes)
Releases
221
  • classical

About

David Fyodorovich Oistrakh (30 September [O.S. 17 September] 1908 – 24 October 1974) was a Soviet Russian violinist, violist, and conductor. He was also Professor at the Moscow Conservatory, People's Artist of the USSR (1953), and Laureate of the Lenin Prize (1960).

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Oistrakh collaborated with major orchestras and musicians from many parts of the world and was the dedicatee of numerous violin works, including both of Dmitri Shostakovich's violin concerti and the violin concerto by Aram Khachaturian. He is considered one of the preeminent violinists of the 20th century.

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Discography

Albums 109

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Singles 1
Live 9
Compilations 99

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Other 3

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Also known as

D. Oistrakh · David Fjodorovitj Ojstrach · David Oistrach · David Oistrah · David Oistrakh · David Ojstrach · David Oystrach · David Oystrah · David Oystrakh

Tags

  • russian violinist
  • violinist
  • violin

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