Jules Eskin
Jules Louis Eskin (October 20, 1931 – November 15, 2016) was an American cellist who was the principal cellist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He was born in Philadelphia. Prior to joining the Boston Symphony Orchestra, he spent three years with the Cleveland Orchestra under George Szell.
Also recorded as Jules Louis Eskin
Jules Eskin
- Name
- Jules Louis Eskin
- Born
- 20 October 1931
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Died
- 15 November 2016
- Place of death
- Brookline, Massachusetts
- Occupation
- Principal cellist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra
- Spouse
- Virginia Eskin (m. 1964)
- Nationality
- United States
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Jules Eskin lived from 20 October 1931 to 15 November 2016 and was a musician.
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Jules Eskin was born on 20 October 1931 in Philadelphie, California, United States. Jules Eskin died on 15 November 2016 in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States.
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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.
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• Name — Jules Louis Eskin • Born — 20 October 1931 • Birthplace — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Died — 15 November 2016 • Place of death — Brookline, Massachusetts • Occupation — Principal cellist for the Boston Symphony Orchestra • Instrument — Cello • Spouse — Virginia Eskin (m. 1964)
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