Background
Moiseiwitsch, Benno was born on February 22, 1890 in Odessa, Russia. Son of David L. and Esther (Miro-. polsky) Moiseiwitsch.
Moiseiwitsch, Benno was born on February 22, 1890 in Odessa, Russia. Son of David L. and Esther (Miro-. polsky) Moiseiwitsch.
Educated Imperial School Music, Odessa (Rubinstein prize 1899). Student Leschetitsky, Vienna, 1905-1908.
2 daus., 1 son. Became British citizen, 1937. Debut, Queen's Hall, London, 1909. Traveled extensively, giving concerts in Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Far East and Dutch East Indies, South America, United States, Canada, South Africa.
Gave numerous concerts for Aid to Russia Fund, also other charities, 1939-1945.
World tour, 1948.
Clubs: Savage (London).
Married twice.