Background
Marcosson, Sol was born on June 10, 1869 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Louis and Helene (Newmark) Marcosson.
Marcosson, Sol was born on June 10, 1869 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Louis and Helene (Newmark) Marcosson.
Educational public schools, Louisville. Began music studies under Henry Burck, Louisville. Student Royal Hochschule, Berlin, Germany, 1887-1892.
Pupil of Heinrich de Ahna and Joachim.
First violinist with Mendelssohn Quintette Club, Boston, 1892-1893, New York Philharmonic Club, 1893-1894. Concert master, Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, 1895-1896, later Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Director violin department, Chautauqua (New York) Institution and of Lake Erie College for Women.
Director Marcosson Music School, Cleveland, and 1st violin, Philharmonic Quartet.
Studio: Cleveland, Ohio
Married Dorothy Frew, October 5, 1903. Children: John, Diana Ruth, Dorothy June, Frederick Frew.