Murray Bernthal
Appearance
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Born | New York City, U.S. | April 15, 1911
Origin | Syracuse University |
Died | December 9, 2010 Syracuse, New York, U.S. | (aged 99)
Genres | Classical |
Occupations | Professor, conductor, music director, violinist |
Instruments | Violin |
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Awards: Post-Standard Achievement Award in February 1995 |
Murray Bernthal (April 15, 1911 – December 9, 2010) was an American musician and producer long active in Syracuse, New York. He was a violin prodigy and a Syracuse University basketball player.[1]
Bernthal and his first wife, Rose, were instrumental in saving the Landmark Theatre during the 1970s when local developers threatened to tear it down.[1]
Bernthal received the Post-Standard Achievement Award from The Post-Standard, a Syracuse news publisher in February 1995.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Melinda Johnson (December 11, 2010). "Murray Bernthal dies at 99; colorful life worthy of theatrical production". Syracuse Post Standard.
External links
[edit]- Famous Artists Broadway
- Famous Artists maestro Murray Bernthal has taken his last bow, Syracuse New Times, 12-14-2010