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David Schwartz (June 18, 1916 - present) is an American violist and instructor.
Early Career
Educated at Curtis Institute. Teachers: Louis Bailly, Max Aronoff
He joined the Cleveland Orchestra at age 20 and was promoted by conductor Artur Rodzinski to the role of Principal Violist when he was 23.
During World War II, he enlisted in the Army and joined as lead violist to the Glen Miller Army Air Force Band in 1943.
Detroit Philharmonic
NBC Staff Orchestra
Chamber Music
He was a founding member of the Yale Quartet with Broadus Erle (violin) Yoko Matsuda (violin) and Aldo Parisot (cello), whose first recording was nominated in the late 1960s for a Grammy Award. This ensemble is best known for their recordings between 1967 and 1971 of the Late Beethoven Sonatas[1].
Paganini Quartet
Studio Work
After moving to Los Angeles in 197? became a sought after studio musician who was principle violist in numerous motion pictures and recordings. He was five time voted Most Valuable Player by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and then received the Emeritus MVP award.[2]
Professional Support for Musicians
Board of American Federation of Musicians and Employer's Pension Fund from 19?? - 19??
Treasurer of Curtis Alumni Association West
Vice President, Recording Musicians Association of Los Angeles from 19?? - 19??