Ivry Gitlis

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Ivry Gitlis (Hebrew: עברי גיטליס) (b. August 22, 1922) is an Israeli violinist and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador.

Born in Haifa, Israel to Russian parents, Gitlis studied violin at the Conservatoire de Paris. His teachers include Carl Flesch, George Enescu, and Jacques Thibaud. He has since performed with the world's most orchestras, and many of his recordings are considered classics. In 1968 he participated in John Lennon's Dirty Mac project. Appears with Dirty Mac on Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus program. In 1971 Bruno Maderna wrote Piece for Ivry for him.

In 1988 Gitlis was appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. His stated aim is the "support of education and culture of peace and tolerance".

  • Plays the Chant du Cygne - Swan Song Stradivarius.
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