Yuli Turovsky

Yuli Turovsky OC CQ (; 1939 – 2013) was a Soviet-born Canadian cellist, conductor and music educator, known for founding the I Musici de Montréal Chamber Orchestra.

Early life and education Turovsky was born on the 7 July 1939 in Moscow in the Soviet Union (present-day, Russia). In 1946, Turovsky began studying the cello at . Turovsky graduated with a diploma in 1962, and subsequently earned his doctorate in 1969. Under Turovsky's direction and with Eleonora as first violin, I Musici became one of the best known classical ensembles of Canada, toured extensively in Canada, in the United States and abroad and produced over thirty recordings. One of his last students, Stéphane Tétreault, is regarded as one of the top young talents in classical music in Canada.

Turovsky was a Knight of the National Order of Quebec (2010) and an Officer of the Order of Canada (2012). He received the 2012 lifetime achievement award from the Quebec Music Council.

Turovsky died in Montreal on 15 January 2013 from complications due to Parkinson's disease. He was 73. His wife Eleonora died in March 2012.