Background
Gniewek, Raymond was born on November 13, 1931 in East Meadow, New York, United States. Son of Jacenty and Leona (Kurowski) Gniewek.
Gniewek, Raymond was born on November 13, 1931 in East Meadow, New York, United States. Son of Jacenty and Leona (Kurowski) Gniewek.
Bachelor of Music, Eastman School Music, 1953.
He served as concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera orchestra for 43 years. Upon his appointment in 1957 he was the youngest person to ever hold the post. He has also had a career as a soloist.
His final performance as concertmaster with the orchestra was a concert performance in Carnegie Hall of Béla Bartók"s Bluebeard"s Castle in 2000.
Gniewek is currently married to soprano Judith Blegen. He was formerly married to ballet dancer and Pilates instructor Lolita San Miguel.
Married Judith Blegen, May 12, 1977. Children by previous marriage: Davi Gniewek Loren, Susan Gniewek Law.