Background
Novik, Ylda Farkas was born on August 10, 1922 in Szatmar, Hungary. Daughter of Jack and Yolan (Zipser) Farkas.
Novik, Ylda Farkas was born on August 10, 1922 in Szatmar, Hungary. Daughter of Jack and Yolan (Zipser) Farkas.
Came to the United States, 1927, naturalized, 1944. Bachelor of Music, Cleveland Institute Music, 1943. Postgraduate Juilliard School Music, 1943-1944.
Concert pianist, 1957-1977. Toured United States, Japan, Europe, Latin American. Adjunct Professor Montgomery College, 1968.
Lecturer George Washington University, 1970.
Contributing critic Washington Star-News, 1967-1973. United States correspondent Inter-American Music Bulletin, 1970-1974.
Editor, performer series Young Pianists Guide. Honorary board directors District of Columbia Community Orchestra, National Choral Foundation.
Advisory council Washington Chamber Orchestra.
Member Music Teachers National Association, American Liszt Society, Mu Phi Epsilon. Recordings of Bartok music for Toshiba, 1972.
Married David Novik, June 15, 1944. Children: Lewis Gregory, Jill Susan.