Raphael Hillyer
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Raphael Hillyer (April 10, 1914 ā December 27, 2010) was a Jewish American viola soloist, teacher. Born Raphael Silverman in Ithaca, New York, his career included playing in the Boston Symphony Orchestra and co-founding the Juilliard String Quartet.[1] Hillyer was still lecturing and teaching viola at Boston University during the final month of his life.[2]
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Born | Raphael Silverman April 10, 1914 |
Died | December 27, 2010(2010-12-27) (aged 96) Boston |
Nationality | American |
Education | Curtis Institute of Music and Dartmouth College |
Known for | Viola soloist, Juilliard String Quartet |
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