Jules Eskin Explained

Jules Louis Eskin
Birth Date:20 October 1931
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Death Place:Brookline, Massachusetts
Occupation:Principal cellist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Instrument:Cello

Jules Louis Eskin (October 20, 1931 – November 15, 2016)[1] was an American cellist who was the principal cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He was born in Philadelphia. With conductor Seiji Ozawa, he is known for solo performances of well-known works by Johannes Brahms, Gabriel Fauré, and Beethoven. Prior to joining the Boston Symphony Orchestra, he spent three years with the Cleveland Orchestra under George Szell.[2] He also played for the Boston Chamber Players and Burton Quintet Five.

Eskin died at the age of 85 on November 15, 2016, in Brookline, Massachusetts from cancer.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Allen. David. Jules Eskin, Cellist With Boston Symphony Orchestra, Dies at 85. The New York Times. 16 November 2016. 17 November 2016.
  2. Boston Symphony Orchestra, "Jules Eskin, Principal"
  3. Web site: Principal cellist of Boston Symphony Orchestra dies at 85. Associated Press. wwlp.com. 15 November 2016. 17 November 2016.

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