Zimbalist, Efrem
(1889–1985)
Zimbalist (Tsimbalist), Efrem (Yefrem Aleksandrovich) (4–9/21–1889 [5–5–1889 in AG; 4–9–1890 in NG] Rostov-on-Don; 2–22–1985, Reno, NV). Violinist, pedagogue, and comp. Father of actor and comp. Efrem Zimbalist , Jr. Attended the P. Cons. (1901–7), where he studied vn with Auer. Grad. with the Gold Medal and A. Rubinshtein Prize, then concertized extensively, making his U.S. debut with the Boston Sym. (10–27–1911) in the American premiere of Glazunov's Vn Conc. Was twice married, first to the…