When was Norbert Brainin born?
Q: When was Norbert Brainin born?
A: Norbert Brainin was born on March 12, 1923 in Vienna.
Q: What caused the displacement of Brainin and his fellow musicians?
A: Because of Brainin's Jewish origin, he was driven out of Vienna after Hitler's Anschluss of 1938.
Q: How did the Amadeus Quartet form?
A: The Amadeus Quartet formed when violin teacher Max Rostal introduced them to cellist Martin Lovett in 1947 and they formed the Brainin Quartet, which was renamed the Amadeus Quartet in 1948.
Q: What honours were given to members of the quartet?
A: Members of the quartet were given many honours including The Order of the British Empire, presented by the Queen; Doctorates from the Universities of London, York, and Caracas; The highest of all German awards, the Grand Cross of Merit; and The Austrian Cross of Honour for Arts and Sciences.
Q: Why did they stop playing together in 1987?
A: They stopped playing together in 1987 after Schidlof died because they thought that no other violist would fit into their group so well.
Q: Who did Norbert Brainin often perform with as a soloist?
A: Norbert Brainin often performed as a soloist with pianist Günter Ludwig.
Q: What instruments did Norbert Brainin play?
A: Norbert Brainin played instruments such as "Rode" Guarnerius del Gesu (1734), "Chaconne" Stradivarius (1725) and "Gibson" Stradivarius (1713).
