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Florian Zabach was a renowned American violinist, conductor, and composer who was born on August 15, 1918, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of Polish immigrants, and his father was a violinist who played in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Florian showed an early interest in music and began playing the violin at the age of three. He was a child prodigy and gave his first public performance at the age of seven. Florian's family moved to Los Angeles when he was a teenager, and he continued his music education at the University of Southern California. He also studied with the famous violinist Jascha Heifetz. Florian's talent and dedication to music paid off when he won the National Music Contest in 1937, which led to his first professional engagement with the NBC Symphony Orchestra. Florian's career took off in the 1940s when he became a regular performer on the radio show "The Horn and Hardart Children's Hour." He also appeared on other popular radio shows, including "The Fred Allen Show" and "The Ed Sullivan Show." Florian's popularity on the radio led to a recording contract with Decca Records, and he released his first album, "The Hot Canary," in 1951. The album was a huge success and sold over two million copies. Florian's success on the radio and in the recording industry led to opportunities in television. He became a regular performer on "The Perry Como Show" and "The Ed Sullivan Show." Florian also hosted his own television show, "The Florian Zabach Show," which aired in the 1950s. Florian's talent as a violinist was recognized by his peers, and he won several awards throughout his career. He won the National Music Award in 1949 and was inducted into the National Fiddler Hall of Fame in 1984. Florian was also a member of the Grand Ole Opry, which is a prestigious honor for country music performers. Florian's career spanned several decades, and he continued to perform and record music until his death in 2006. He was known for his virtuosity on the violin and his ability to play a wide range of musical styles, including classical, country, and pop. Florian's legacy as a musician and performer continues to inspire new generations of musicians.

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