Frank Brieff

Frank Brieff (19 April 1912 – 22 November 2005) was an American musician and conductor. He was the conductor of the New Haven Symphony, the Bach Aria Group, and the Waterbury Symphony.[1] He also conducted the Columbia Symphony Orchestra.[2]

He was a violist who played in the NBC Symphony Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. He also played with saxophonist Charlie Parker in a 1950 jazz recording.[3]

In 1964, from 1969 to 1971, and in 1973, he conducted the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts, in the Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park, in the summer series.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Frank Brieff". Memorial Networks. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  2. ^ "Isaac Stern – A Life in Music". Arkiv Music. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  3. ^ "Brieff, Frank". Bach Cantatas. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Notable Events and Performers". Naumburg Orchestral Concerts. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
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