He accompanied a March 2021 performance of his work in London's Aeolian Hall by the Philharmonic String Quartet and assorted guests.[4]
His first U.S. concert was given in New York's Aeolian Hall in 1922. He performed and conducted his own works frequently in New York, including an annual concert at Carnegie Chamber Music Hall.[5] Among his collaborators included bassonist Simon Kovar, Lorenzo Sansone, and Nina Koshetz.[6][7]
His musical output also includes a string quartet among other works. This was performed in a concert of his works in London, England in April, 1920.[8]
Three Folk Songs for string quartet and piano, premiered March 1st, 1921 in London. 1. Jewish/Palestine, 2. Armenian (Crimean Haitarma), 3. Russian (Boatmen on the Volga)
↑ Also included, in addition to the string quartet in B♭, were a set of Lyric Pieces for cello, and a set of fantasies on Russian Folksongs for piano quintet. See The Musical Times and Singing Class Circular, p. 392, at Google Books, June 1, 1920 issue.
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