Murray Bernthal
American musician (1911–2010)
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Murray Bernthal (April 15, 1911 – December 10, 2010) was an American musician and producer long active in Syracuse, New York. He was a violin prodigy and a Syracuse University basketball player.[1] His Company was Famous Artist's Series and it brought many touring shows and popular musical artists to Syracuse in the mid twentieth century.
Murray Bernthal | |
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| Born | April 15, 1911 New York City, U.S. |
| Origin | Syracuse University |
| Died | December 10, 2010 (aged 99) Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupations | Professor, conductor, music director, violinist |
| Instruments | Violin |
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| Awards: Post-Standard Achievement Award in February 1995 | |
Bernthal and his first wife, Rose, were instrumental in saving the Landmark Theatre during the 1970s when local developers threatened to tear it down.[1]
Bernthal received the Post-Standard Achievement Award from The Post-Standard, a Syracuse news publisher in February 1995.[1]
Bernthal and his wife Rose had a son Eric Lawrence "Rick" Bernthal, and a daughter Barbara, Eric and Joan Bernthal are parents of actor Jon Bernthal. Barbara (nee Bernthal) Schlesinger and Stephen Schlesinger are parents of musician Adam Schlesinger (deceased).