Frank Miller (cellist)
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Frank Miller (1912-1986) 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 Symphony. His longest stints were principal cellist of the NBC Symphony Orchestra and later, conductor of the Evanston Symphony Orchestra.
[edit] History
- At age 18, Miller joins Philadelphia Symphony, 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 Evanston Symphony Orchestra, music director[3]
- 1964 co-founds Savoyaires with writer, Lilias Circle[5]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Gagnon, Marie-Elaine. The Influence of the French Cello School in North America. Retrieved on 2006-10-11.
- ^ a b c Frank Miller: A Commemoration. Retrieved on 2006-10-11.
- ^ a b About the ESO. Retrieved on 2006-10-11.
- ^ Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Former CSO Musicians. Retrieved on 2006-10-11.
- ^ Savoyaires: History. Retrieved on 2006-10-11.
