Frank Miller (cellist)
Frank Miller (1912 - Chicago, January 6, 1986) was a principal cellist and music director whose professional career spanned over a half century. Miller studied at Curtis Institute of Music, under Felix Salmond[1] and at age 18, joined the Philadelphia Orchestra. His longest stints were principal cellist of the NBC Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and conductor of the . A 1950 segment of Miller playing cello in "The Swan" from Carnival of the Animals with an orchestra on The Voice of Firestone is sometimes shown on Classic Arts Showcase.
History[]
- Born March 5, 1912
- At age 18, Miller joins Philadelphia Orchestra, under conductor Leopold Stokowski[2]
- 1935, he joins Minneapolis Symphony as principal cellist under conductor Eugene Ormandy[2]
- 1940-1954 NBC Symphony Orchestra, cello (principal) under conductor Arturo Toscanini[2]
- 1957-1959 Casals Festival Orchestra in Puerto Rico, under Pablo Casals[3]
- 1959-1985 Chicago Symphony Orchestra, cello (principal)[4]
- 1962-1984 , music director[3]
- 1964 co-founds with writer, [5]
- Died January 6, 1986
External links[]
References[]
- ^ Gagnon, Marie-Elaine. "The Influence of the French Cello School in North America" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-02-05. Retrieved 2006-10-11.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Frank Miller: A Commemoration". Retrieved 2006-10-11.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Evanston Symphony Orchestra". Retrieved 2007-02-11.
- ^ "Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Former CSO Musicians" (PDF). Retrieved 2006-10-11.
- ^ "Savoyaires: History". Archived from the original on 2007-02-27. Retrieved 2006-10-11.
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