The Legend of the US cello world, George Neikrug died on the 8th of March near Boston’s home. On the 7th of the previous day, he just celebrated his 100th birthday. Neikrug was born in New York and studied under the famous cellist Emanuel Feuermann, who representing the first half of the 20th century. After that, he studied under the music leader D. C. Dunis and studied his ingenious performance method.
The professional debut was in 1947, after which he served as the Principal cello player of the orchestra such as the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and the Columbia Symphony Orchestra specially organized for famous Conductor Bruno Walter. In 1957 he recorded a Hebrew rhapsody “Schelomo” composed by Bloch. The stereo recording that co-starred with “Symphony of the Air” Conducted by Leopold Stokowski became a catalyst to widely announce the work to the world.
He also enthusiastically raised young musicians between the performances. He coached at the University of Oberlin, Detmold Institute of Music, Austin University Music School, Boston University, Indiana University and others.
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