Oscar Shumsky, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Oscar Shumsky

American musician

Date of Birth: 23-Mar-1917

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 24-Jul-2000

Profession: conductor, violinist, music pedagogue

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Oscar Shumsky

  • Oscar Shumsky (March 23, 1917 in Philadelphia – July 24, 2000 in Rye, New York) was an American violinist and conductor born to Russian-Jewish parents.
  • Oscar Shumsky married Louise Sophia Carboni on October 4, 1939.
  • Together they had two sons; Noel (a business executive & teacher) and Eric (a violist & teacher).
  • A great deal has been written about Shumsky’s musical artistry however little is known about his “other interests”.
  • Since his childhood in Philadelphia Shumsky was fascinated with photography.
  • He was an avid amateur photographer who could often be found with a camera.
  • His photographic skills and knowledge were recognized by the great American photographer- Ansel Adams.
  • The two men became friends drawn together by their mutual interests and respect; Shumsky a professional musician and amateur photographer and Adams a professional photographer and amateur musician (pianist).
  • Shumsky had a curiosity with the world around him.
  • He was drawn to biology and microbiology which led him to the field of photo microscopy.
  • He would often find himself in a situation where he needed a special mounting to marry one optical device to another.
  • He taught himself how to use a metal lathe and other machining tools to build whatever was needed to accomplish the task.
  • Shumsky had a huge intellect and was capable of learning how to do anything he put his mind to.
  • He was a visionary who often saw things with a uniqueness that surprised others who held more conventional views.
  • He was usually the most profound thinker in the room but he never demeaned others.
  • He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved a good meal and a good laugh.
  • He was a devoted husband and a loving father.
  • He was most happy when he was with his wife Louise.

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