Background
Doktor, Paul Karl was born on March 28, 1919 in Vienna, Austria. Son of Karl and Georgine Stefanie (Engelmann) Doktor. came to the United States, 1947, naturalized, 1952.
Doktor, Paul Karl was born on March 28, 1919 in Vienna, Austria. Son of Karl and Georgine Stefanie (Engelmann) Doktor. came to the United States, 1947, naturalized, 1952.
Diploma, Vienna State Academy Music, 1938.
Member viola and chamber music faculty, University of Michigan co-founder, member Stanley Quartet, University of Michigan, 1948-1951; member viola and chamber music faculty, Mannes College, from 1952; member viola and chamber music faculty, New York University, from 1965; member viola and chamber music faculty, The Juilliard School, from 1971. Guest faculty member Mozarteum, Salzburg, Institut de Hautes Etudes Musicales, Montreux, Saratoga String Quartet Program, Bowdoin College Summer Music Festival, 1977.
Member American Viola Society (board directors), American String Teachers Association (honorary life), International Viola Society (honorary life). Clubs: The Bohemians.
Married Caryn G. Friedman, June 17, 1979. 1 child, Alexis-Karla.