Background
Steiner, Diana was born on July 17, 1932 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Daughter of Ferenz and Elizabeth (Levy) Steiner.
Steiner, Diana was born on July 17, 1932 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Daughter of Ferenz and Elizabeth (Levy) Steiner.
Diploma, Curtis Institute Music, Philadelphia, 1949. Bachelor of Music, Curtis Institute Music, Philadelphia, 1957. MM, University Southern California, 1970.
With major symphony orchestras New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, since 1943. Violin soloist festivals Tanglewood, Marlboro, Hollywood Bowl, 1950—1975. Concert violinist, teacher Columbia Artists Management, 1953—1956.
Member Steiner-Berfield Trio, 1966—1978. Recording artist Orion Records, 1974—1984. Faculty Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California State University, Dominguez Hills.
Board overseers Curtis Institute Music, since 1997, board directors, 1981—1992, DeBussy Trio Music Foundation, since 1988. Member of California Professional Music Teachers Association, Music Teachers Association California, American Federation Musicians, American String Teachers Association, Music Teachers National Association, Curtis Alumni Association West, Inc. (secretary), Curtis Alumni Council, National Federation Music Club, Mu Phi Epsilon.
Married Edward R. Dickstein, December 13, 1956. Children: Sallie, Marcia.