Birth

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December 23, 1948

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Orchestral

 

 

Symphony

 

Glenn Dicterow is a renowned American violinist who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. He was born on October 23, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, to a family of musicians. His father, Harold Dicterow, was a violinist with the MGM studio orchestra, and his mother, Marni Nixon, was a soprano who provided the singing voice for many Hollywood actresses. Glenn Dicterow began playing the violin at the age of five, and by the time he was ten, he was already performing in public. He studied with some of the most prominent violin teachers of his time, including Ivan Galamian, Jascha Heifetz, and Henryk Szeryng. He also attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree. In 1970, Glenn Dicterow joined the New York Philharmonic as its concertmaster, a position he held for 34 years until his retirement in 2014. During his tenure with the orchestra, he became one of the most respected and admired violinists in the world. He played under the baton of some of the greatest conductors of the 20th century, including Leonard Bernstein, Zubin Mehta, and Lorin Maazel. Glenn Dicterow's performances with the New York Philharmonic were legendary. He played the solo violin part in many of the orchestra's most famous works, including Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto, Brahms' Violin Concerto, and Beethoven's Violin Concerto. He also performed as a soloist with other major orchestras around the world, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In addition to his work as a soloist and concertmaster, Glenn Dicterow was also a dedicated teacher. He taught at the Manhattan School of Music and the Juilliard School, and he mentored many young violinists who went on to have successful careers in music. Throughout his career, Glenn Dicterow received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to classical music. In 1998, he was awarded the Avery Fisher Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in classical music. He was also inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2001. Glenn Dicterow retired from the New York Philharmonic in 2014, after 34 years as its concertmaster. He continues to perform as a soloist and chamber musician, and he is also a sought-after teacher and mentor. His legacy as one of the greatest violinists of his generation is secure, and his contributions to the world of classical music will be remembered for generations to come.

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