15 Facts About Erich Gruenberg

Erich Gruenberg was an Austrian-born British violinist and teacher.

Erich Gruenberg was an international soloist, playing the first performance of Britten's Violin Concerto in Moscow.

Erich Gruenberg was the lead violinist for The Beatles' album, Sgt.

Erich Gruenberg was born in Vienna in 1924, the son of Kathrine and Herman Erich Gruenberg.

Erich Gruenberg studied in Vienna and at the Jerusalem Conservatory.

Erich Gruenberg was concertmaster of the Palestine Broadcasting Corporation Orchestra from 1938 to 1945.

Erich Gruenberg gave the first Russian performance of Benjamin Britten's Violin Concerto, in Moscow.

Erich Gruenberg made subsequent performances as a soloist at the Proms in 1961,1964,1969,1970,1971,1973,1975,1978, and 1982.

Erich Gruenberg was Concertmaster of the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra from 1955, the London Symphony Orchestra from 1962 to 1965, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra from 1972 to 1975.

Erich Gruenberg taught at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama from 1982 and at the Royal Academy of Music in London from 1989, continuing to teach to age 95.

Erich Gruenberg participated as an international music competition juror many times.

Erich Gruenberg made numerous recordings, including Beethoven's Violin Concerto with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Beethoven's complete violin sonatas with pianist David Wilde.

Erich Gruenberg played contemporary music such as works by Roberto Gerhard, Berthold Goldschmidt and Olivier Messiaen.

Erich Gruenberg played on several recordings by The Beatles, including as the lead violinist for their iconic album, Sgt.

Erich Gruenberg died in Hampstead Garden Suburb on 7 August 2020 at age 95.