Jakob Gimpel was born on April 16, 1906 in Ukraine. Award-winning concert musician who was honored with the West German Order of Merit, First Class, and the State of Israel's Ben-Gurion Award.
Jakob Gimpel is a member of Pianist
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About
Award-winning concert musician who was honored with the West German Order of Merit, First Class, and the State of Israel's Ben-Gurion Award.
Before Fame
He debuted in Vienna, Austria, in 1923, under Pierre Monteux with the Concertgebouw Orchestra.
Trivia
He was professor in residence from 1971 until 1986 at California State University, Northridge.
Family Life
He was the older brother of famed Violinist Bronislav Gimpel and the younger brother of Pianist and Conductor Karol Gimpel.
Associated With
He recorded music for the classic 1946 Bugs Bunny animated short Rhapsody Rabbit, which was directed by Friz Freleng .
