Mischa Schneider

Background

Schneider, Mischa was born on February 5, 1904 in Wilna, Poland. Came to the United States, 1930, naturalized, 1947. Son of Isaac and Chasia (Fajnowska) Schneider.

Education

Student, Conservatorium, Leipzig, Germany. Student, Ecole Normale de Musique, Paris.

Career

Cellist, Budapest String Quartet, 1930-1968; cellist, Budapest String Quartet, in residence Library. of Congress, 1939-1962; professor cello and chamber music, U. Buffalo, 1962-1974; concert tours, Europe, South America, Australia, Asia, Africa.

Achievements

• Mischa Schneider has been listed as a noteworthy Cellist by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married June Holden, January 7, 1947. 4 children.

Father:

Isaac Schneider

Mother:

Chasia (Fajnowska) Schneider

Spouse:

June Holden