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Walter Levin

German violinist · United States · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1924 to 2017 · aged 92

Walter Levin was the founder, first violinist, and guiding spirit of the LaSalle Quartet, which was known for its championing of contemporary composers, for its recordings of the Second Viennese School, as well as for its intellectually penetrating interpretations of the classical and romantic quartet repertory, in particular the late quartets of Beethoven.

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Levin was also an important pedagogue, having taught many of the world's leading string quartets, among them the Alban Berg Quartet and the Arditti Quartet; other prominent students include the conductor James Levine, the violinist Christian Tetzlaff and the pianist Stefan Litwin.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2017 · aged 92