Background
Achron, Isidor was born on November 24, 1892 in Warsaw. Son of Julius and Bertha (Maram) Achron.
Achron, Isidor was born on November 24, 1892 in Warsaw. Son of Julius and Bertha (Maram) Achron.
Graduate Conservatory of Music, Leningrad, Russia. Studied piano under Annette Essipoff and Nicholas Doubasoff, composition under Anatole Liadoff.
Came to the United States, 1922, naturalized citizen, 1928. Concert pianist, playing in all parts of the world. Composed first work in 1937.
Composer: 1st Piano Concerto, 1937.
1st Sonnet for Violin, 1941. Valse Dramatique, 1941.
2d Sonnet for Violin. Suite Grotesque (for orchestra).
Nocturne Fantasia, 1942.
Gavotte Satirique for Cello, 1942. 2d Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, 1942.
Served in Russian Army, 3 years. Club: Bohemians.
Married Lea Karina.