Arnold Rosé
Arnold Josef Rosé (born Rosenblum; 24 October 1863 – 25 August 1946) was a Romanian-born Austrian Jewish violinist. He was leader of the Vienna Philharmonic for over half a century. He worked closely with Johannes Brahms and Gustav Mahler. Mahler was his brother-in-law. Although not known internationally as a soloist he was a great orchestral leader (concertmaster) and player of chamber music. He was leading the Rosé Quartet for several decades.
Arnold Rosé | |
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Engraving of Rosé by Ferdinand Schmutzer, 1922 | |
| Born | Arnold Josef Rosenblum October 24, 1863 Jassy, United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (now Iaşi, Romania) |
| Died | August 25, 1946 (aged 82) London, United Kingdom |
| Education | University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna |
| Occupation | Violinist |
| Years active | 1879-1945 |
| Spouse | Justine Mahler (m. 1902-1938) |
| Children | 2, including Alfred and Alma |
| Family | Gustav Mahler (brother in-law) Alma Mahler (sister in-law) |