Background
Kroyt, Boris was born on June 23, 1897 in Odessa, Russia. Son of Ossip Joseph and Cecilia (Friedman) Kroyt.
Kroyt, Boris was born on June 23, 1897 in Odessa, Russia. Son of Ossip Joseph and Cecilia (Friedman) Kroyt.
Student Royal Academy (Odessa), 1906-1908. Stern’sches Konservatorium (Berlin), 1908-1912. Studied with Alex Fiedeman, Doctor Paul Yuon, Wilhelm Klatte, Wladimir Metzl.
Maria (Mistress Nathan H. Brandt, Junior). Came to the United States, 1936, naturalized, 1944. Concert debut Odessa Philharmonic, 1905.
Soloist, recitals European orchestras.
Member Fiedeman Quartet, 1915-1918, Anbruch Quartet, 1921-1924, Kroyt Quartet, 1924-1926, Guarneri Quartet, 1926-1933. Member Budapest Quartet, 1936-1969.
In residence Library of Congress, 1938-1962, State University New York, Buffalo, 1962-1969. Concerts United States, Europe, Japan, Australia, South America, Prize ring (The), Venezuela, others
Professor violin, viola, chamber music U. Buffalo, 1962-1969.
Member Marlboro Music Festival, 1964-1969. Solo recitals, 1966-1967.
Member Music library association.
Married Sophie Blumin, July 27, 1932.