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Walter Trampler

1915 – 1997

German-American viola player

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Lived 1915 – 1997 (aged 82). Walter Trampler was an American music educator, viola d'amore player, violist and musician.

Walter Trampler (August 25, 1915 – September 27, 1997) was a German musician and teacher of the viola and viola d'amore.

Born in Munich, he was given his first lessons at age six by his violinist father. While still in his youth, he played well enough to tour Europe as violist of the prestigious Strub Quartet. In the mid-1930s, he recorded with Max Strub and Florizel von Reuter (violins) and Ludwig Hoelscher (cello) (i.e. the second formation of the Strub Quartet ) and Elly Ney (piano). Later, he was principal violist of the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra. He left the quartet and emigrated to the United States in 1939. After U.S. Army service in World War II he returned to music, teaching, performing, and recording. In 1947, Trampler became a founding member of the New Music Quartet. He was a founding member of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and succeeded David Schwartz as violist of the Yale Quartet with Broadus Erle and Syoko Aki (violins) and Aldo Parisot (cello). In concert, Trampler appeared with chamber groups including the Beaux Arts Trio, the Guarneri Quartet, the Budapest String Quartet, and the Juilliard String Quartet.

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Juilliard School, Boston University, New England Conservatory

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Walter Trampler?

German-American viola player (1915–1997)

When was Walter Trampler born?

Walter Trampler was born on 25 August 1915 in Munich.

When did Walter Trampler die?

Walter Trampler died on 27 September 1997 in Nova Scotia.

What was Walter Trampler's occupation?

Walter Trampler was a music educator, viola d'amore player, violist and musician.

What nationality was Walter Trampler?

Walter Trampler was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Trampler

· Wikidata: Q1979818

· DBpedia: Walter Trampler

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