When was Siegmund Nissel born?
Q: When was Siegmund Nissel born?
A: Siegmund Nissel was born on January 3, 1922.
Q: How old was he when he began playing the violin?
A: He began playing the violin at the age of 6.
Q: What happened to his mother when he was 9?
A: His mother died when he was 9.
Q: Who were some of his teachers in Vienna?
A: His teachers in Vienna included Max Weissgärber.
Q: Who did Siegmund meet while interned on the Isle of Man during World War II?
A: While interned on the Isle of Man during World War II, Siegmund met the violinist Peter Schidlof and later Norbert Brainin.
Q: What name did they first call their string quartet group?
A: They first called their string quartet group The Brainin Quartet.
Q: What honours did Siegmund receive throughout his life?
A: Throughout his life, Siegmund received an OBE (1970), and honorary doctorates from York University and the Royal Academy of Music.
