description Roman Totenberg Overview
Roman Totenberg (1911–2012) was a Polish-born American violinist and pedagogue renowned for his extensive performing career and long tenure at Boston University. He taught several prominent violinists, including Miriam Fried, and was recognized for his interpretations of both standard and contemporary classical repertoire. In 1980, his rare Ames-Totenberg Stradivarius was stolen from his office, a case that drew significant attention before the instrument's eventual recovery in 2015.
help Roman Totenberg FAQ
Where did Roman Totenberg teach music?
Roman Totenberg had a long and distinguished career as a pedagogue, most notably serving as a professor of music at Boston University. He also taught at several other prestigious institutions, including the Manhattan School of Music and the Eastman School of Music.
Whose Stradivarius was stolen from Roman Totenberg?
Totenberg's prized instrument was the "Ames" Stradivarius, crafted by Antonio Stradivari in 1734. The valuable violin was notoriously stolen from his office at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
When was Roman Totenberg's stolen Stradivarius recovered?
The stolen Stradivarius was recovered in 2015, a staggering thirty-five years after it was taken from Totenberg. Sadly, the violin was found three years after the maestro passed away at the age of 101 in 2012.
Where was Roman Totenberg born?
Roman Totenberg was born in Łódź, Poland, which was then part of the Russian Empire, in the year 1911. He was recognized as a prodigy and eventually moved to the United States to escape the rising tensions in Europe prior to World War II.
explore Explore More
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
