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David Oistrakh



Oistrakh, David (1906–74), Russian violinist. His brilliant technique and strong emotional interpretation (especially of the romantic composers) brought him worldwide acclaim. Sergey Prokofiev and Dmitry Shostakovich wrote works for him. His son, Igor (1931– ), is also a violinist and conductor of world renown.



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