Szigeti, Joseph

Joseph Szigeti (1892-1973) was an American violinist of Hungarian birth. He studied first with his father, then with Jeno Hubay. He settled in the United States in 1940 and became a citizen in 1951. His true strength was contemporary music, and he often forced concert managers to include contemporary pieces in concert programs. He was friends with Bartok and several other prominent composers, many of whom dedicated works to him. He played a Guarneri violin, and held his bow in the old fashioned way, holding his elbow close to his body.

From the description of Joseph Szigeti collection of performance recordings [sound recording], 1941-1963. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 123527567

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