Oistrakh, David Fyodorovich
(1908–1974)
Oistrakh [Óystruhkh], David Fyodorovich (9–17/30–1908, Odessa; 10–24–1974, Amsterdam). Violinist, pedagogue, cond., and comp. Father of violinist Igor' Oistrakh (1931); they were known affectionately as “King David and Prince Igor'.” Studied vn with P. Stolyarsky in Odessa from the age of five until his grad. from the Cons. in 1926. Taught at the M. Cons. from 1934 until his death. Among his students were his son Igor', L. Feigin, V. Klimov, and O. Krysa. Was considered one of the finest…