Norbert Brainin, violinist: born Vienna 12 March 1923; leader, Amadeus Quartet 1948-87; OBE 1960; Professor of Chamber Music, Hochschule für Musik, Cologne 1976-2005; Professor of Chamber Music, Royal ...
Born Manchild Hess in Limestone County, near Huntsville. Grew up as William Jesse Hess, despite name on birth certificate. Died in Opelika at age 76. Claim to fame: Sang leads with the Statesmen ...
Founded in 1946, the Juilliard String Quartet rose to international prominence following its 1948 American premiere of the complete cycle of Bartok’s six string quartets. In its multiple incarnations ...