Death

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March, 2012

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Eleonora Turovsky was a renowned classical music artist who was born on August 17, 1944, in Moscow, Russia. She was a violinist, conductor, and music educator who made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Her passion for music began at a young age, and she went on to become one of the most celebrated musicians of her time. Turovsky's family moved to Montreal, Canada, when she was just six years old. She began her musical training at the age of seven, studying the violin with her father, Boris Turovsky, who was a well-known cellist and conductor. She continued her studies at the Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal, where she earned a diploma in violin performance. After completing her studies, Turovsky began her professional career as a violinist, performing with various orchestras and ensembles in Canada and abroad. She was a member of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra from 1965 to 1972 and the Quebec Symphony Orchestra from 1972 to 1976. She also performed as a soloist with many orchestras, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition to her work as a violinist, Turovsky was also a conductor. She founded the I Musici de Montréal Chamber Orchestra in 1983 and served as its music director and conductor until her death in 2012. Under her leadership, the orchestra became one of the most respected and acclaimed chamber orchestras in Canada and around the world. Turovsky's career was marked by many highlights and achievements. In 1987, she was awarded the Prix Denise-Pelletier, the highest honor for the arts in Quebec. She was also a recipient of the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest civilian honors, in 2003. In 2004, she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for her contributions to Canadian music. Turovsky's performances were always highly anticipated and well-received. She was known for her technical skill, musicality, and passion for the music she played. Some of her most memorable performances include her solo performance of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra in 1970 and her performance of Vivaldi's Four Seasons with I Musici de Montréal in 1990. Turovsky was also a dedicated music educator. She taught at the Conservatoire de musique du Québec à Montréal and the Université de Montréal, where she was a professor of violin and chamber music. She was known for her commitment to her students and her ability to inspire and motivate them to achieve their full potential. Despite her many accomplishments, Turovsky remained humble and dedicated to her craft. She was always looking for ways to improve and grow as a musician and conductor. She was a lifelong learner who was constantly seeking new challenges and opportunities to expand her knowledge and skills. Turovsky's legacy lives on through her recordings, which continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world. She recorded over 30 albums with I Musici de Montréal, including critically acclaimed recordings of Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, and Mozart's Divertimenti. Her recordings have won numerous awards and accolades, including a Juno Award for Best Classical Album in 1990. In conclusion, Eleonora Turovsky was a remarkable musician and conductor who made significant contributions to the world of classical music.

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