Friedman, Leonard, 1930-1994
Leonard Matthew Freedman, b. London; d. Edinburgh (birth and death registered as 'Freedman' not 'Friedman' the name he was known as professionally)
Virtuoso violinist and violin teacher based in Edinburgh from the 1960s
Moved to Scotland in 1966 to become leader of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Taught at St Mary's Music School, Edinburgh and the Royal Scottish Acadmy of Music and Drama, Glasgow
Close association with "Live Music Now" in Scotland.
Founder and leader of the Scottish Baroque Ensemble from 1969.
Director of the St Andrew Camerata.
- Leonard Friedman (Obituary)
Instrument(s)/responsibility:
violin
Nationality:
Lithuanian, English
Concerts by Performer
| Title | Date | Venue | Professor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bach at St Cecilia's Hall 1970 | Monday, June 15, 1970 | St Cecilia's Hall & MIMEd | Leighton, Kenneth, 1929-1988 |
| Bach at St Cecilia's Hall 1972 | Sunday, June 4, 1972 | St Cecilia's Hall & MIMEd | Leighton, Kenneth, 1929-1988 |
| Reid Chamber Concert | Thursday, November 29, 1973 | St Cecilia's Hall & MIMEd | Leighton, Kenneth, 1929-1988 |
| Reid Chamber Concert | Thursday, April 22, 1976 | St Cecilia's Hall & MIMEd | Leighton, Kenneth, 1929-1988 |
| Reid Lunch-hour Concert | Tuesday, February 22, 1983 | Reid Concert Hall with Ahrend organ | Leighton, Kenneth, 1929-1988 |