Background
Matesky, Elisabeth Anne was born on October 1, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Ralph and Betty (Blumberg) Matesky.
composer educator violinist arranger
Matesky, Elisabeth Anne was born on October 1, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Ralph and Betty (Blumberg) Matesky.
Bachelor of Music in violin performance, University Southern California, 1964. Private study, with Jascha Heifetz, Los Angeles, 1962—1963. Private study, with Nathan Milstein, London, 1971.
Study, with Nathan Milstein, London, 1969—1971.
Artist in residence in violin Syracuse (New York ) University, 1971-1972. Concertmaster Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, 1971-1972. Violinist Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 1972-1973.
Concertmaster Rockford Symphony Illinois, 1981—1987. Artist teacher violin, chairman department string American Conservatory Music, Chicago, 1986-1991. Special lecturer in violin Chicago Musical College, 1991-1993.
In residency artist Trinity College Music, London, since 1996. Mistress of ceremonies Stradivari Society Concert Series, Chicago, since 1993. Entrepreneur young artists concerts, London, since 1994.
Member board patrons Sascha Lasserson Memorial Trust, London, since 1996. Guest teacher, performer Sibelius Academy Music, Helsinki, 1999. Concertmaster City Symphony Chicago, since 2001.
Guest violinist at State Dinner with President Jimmy Carter, White House, Washington, 1977. Member Fulbright Alumni Association (honoree 1996), American String Teachers Association, Chicago Symphony Alumni Association.
Married Allen Leslie Odens, February 18, 1973 (divorced November 1979).