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The basics
Quick facts
Intro
French violinist
A.K.A.
Devi Erlih
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
5 November 1928(Paris, France)
Death:
7 February 2012(Paris, France)
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Education:
Conservatoire national supérieur de musique et de danse
The details
Biography
Introduction
Devy Erlih (Paris, 5 November 1928 – Paris, 7 February 2012) was a French violinist and the 1955 winner of the Long-Thibaud competition.
Background
Erlih was born in France in 1928 to first-generation immigrants to France from Bessarabia (now Moldova). His father was a folk musician who played the cimbalon and pan pipes. His parents made sure that he spoke only French so that he would not be known as an immigrant.