Murray Bernthal | |
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Born | (1911-04-15)April 15, 1911 New York City, U.S. |
Origin | Syracuse University |
Died | December 9, 2010(2010-12-09) (aged 99) Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
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.
Bernthal and his first wife, Rose, were instrumental in saving the Landmark Theatre during the 1970s when local developers threatened to tear it down.
Bernthal received the Post-Standard Achievement Award from The Post-Standard, a Syracuse news publisher in February 1995.
References
- ^ Melinda Johnson (December 11, 2010). "Murray Bernthal dies at 99; colorful life worthy of theatrical production". Syracuse Post Standard.
External links
- Famous Artists Broadway
- Famous Artists maestro Murray Bernthal has taken his last bow, Syracuse New Times, 12-14-2010