About Jules Eskin
Lived 1931 – 2016 (aged 85). Jules Eskin was an American musician, cellist and boston Symphony Orchestra.
Jules Louis Eskin (October 20, 1931 – November 15, 2016) was an American cellist who was the principal cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He was born in Philadelphia. With conductor Seiji Ozawa, he is known for solo performances of well-known works by Johannes Brahms, Gabriel Fauré, and Ludwig van Beethoven. Prior to joining the Boston Symphony Orchestra, he spent three years with the Cleveland Orchestra under George Szell. He also played for the Boston Chamber Players and Burton Quintet Five.
Eskin died at the age of 85 on November 15, 2016, in Brookline, Massachusetts from cancer.
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Who was Jules Eskin?
American cellist (1931-2016)
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Jules Eskin was born on 20 October 1931 in Philadelphia.
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Jules Eskin died on 15 November 2016 in Brookline.
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Jules Eskin was a musician, cellist and boston Symphony Orchestra.
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Jules Eskin was American.
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