Milstein, Nathan Mironovich

Milstein (Mil'shtein), Nathan (Natan) Mironovich (12–18/31–1904, Odessa). Violinist and comp. Began vn studies at the age of seven with P. Stolyarsky, then continued his training with Auer at the P. Cons. Began his concert career in 1920, freq. perf. with Horowitz. Left Russia in 1925, studying with Ysaÿe in Brussels (1926), then settled in the United States, where he made his debut with the Philadelphia Orch. on 10–28–1929 and became a citizen in 1942. Is considered one of the finest…