Dushkin, Samuil
(1891–1976)
Dushkin, Samuil (12–13–1891, Suwalki [now in Poland]; 5–24–1976, NY). Violinist and comp. Settled in the United States as a child and studied at the Mus. Sch. Settlement in New York. Continued his training at the Paris Cons. with Remy (vn) and Ganaye (comp.), and also received lessons from Auer and Kreisler in New York. Was a close friend of Stravinsky, whose Vn Conc. and Duo concertante were written for Dushkin. Also produced transcriptions of works by Stravinsky, Gershwin (incl. “Short Story”…