Barnabas von geczy wiki
Barnabás von Géczy (4 March – 2 July ) was a Hungarian violinist, composer and bandleader....
Barnabas Geczy
| German violinist Date of Birth: 04.03.1897 Country: Hungary |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Concertmaster and Early Career
- Founding of the Géza von Géczy Orchestra
- Recordings and Recognition
- Salon Ensemble and Radio Broadcasts
- Prague and Wartime
- Post-War Career
- Legacy
Early Life and Education
Géza von Géczy was born on March 4, 1897, in Budapest, Hungary.
He began his musical training at the Budapest Academy of Music under renowned teacher Jenő Hubay.
Concertmaster and Early Career
From 1919, von Géczy served as concertmaster of the Budapest Opera.
Barnabás von Géczy.
However, in 1922, he left Hungary due to economic difficulties. In 1924, he traveled to Trondheim, Norway, as a violinist for a touring ensemble. There, he formed his first ensemble, a trio with pianist Erich Kaszubeck.
Founding of the Géza von Géczy Orchestra
During the Trondheim tour, von Géczy met his future wife.
In the same year, he received offers from the Stockholm Opera and the Phi