Karen Tuttle
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Karen Tuttle was an American viola
teacher, famous for her "coordination" technique, which emphasizes being comfortable while playing the instrument. She was originally a violin
ist who chose to become a violist when she wanted to study with William Primrose
, whose technique and ease in playing the viola she greatly admired. Her coordination technique is often considered to be an analysis of Primrose's technique. She was a frequent participant at the Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont. In 1955, she was invited by Pablo Casals
to perform chamber music with him at the Casals Festival in Prades
, where she returned for at least seven subsequent festivals. She made her Carnegie Hall recital debut in February 1960, and was a member of the Galimir, Gotham, and Schneider Quartets, as well as the American String Trio. In 1994 she was recognized by ASTA
with the Artist Teacher Award.
She taught at the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Curtis Institute of Music
and at Juilliard, and several of her students now teach at prominent universities and music conservatories. These students include Sheila Browne
, Susan Dubois, Jeffrey Irvine, Kim Kashkashian
, Michelle LaCourse
, Katherine Murdock, Lynne Ramsey, Karen Ritscher
, and Carol Rodland
. There is a "Karen Tuttle Coordination Workshop" held each summer in the USA.
Tuttle died on December 16, 2010 after a long illness.
Viola
The viola is a bowed string instrument. It is the middle voice of the violin family, between the violin and the cello.- Form :The viola is similar in material and construction to the violin. A full-size viola's body is between and longer than the body of a full-size violin , with an average...
teacher, famous for her "coordination" technique, which emphasizes being comfortable while playing the instrument. She was originally a violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
ist who chose to become a violist when she wanted to study with William Primrose
William Primrose
William Primrose CBE was a Scottish violist and teacher.-Biography:Primrose was born in Glasgow and studied violin initially. In 1919 he moved to study at the then Guildhall School of Music in London. On the urging of the accompanist Ivor Newton, Primrose moved to Belgium to study under Eugène...
, whose technique and ease in playing the viola she greatly admired. Her coordination technique is often considered to be an analysis of Primrose's technique. She was a frequent participant at the Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont. In 1955, she was invited by Pablo Casals
Pablo Casals
Pau Casals i Defilló , known during his professional career as Pablo Casals, was a Spanish Catalan cellist and conductor. He is generally regarded as the pre-eminent cellist of the first half of the 20th century, and one of the greatest cellists of all time...
to perform chamber music with him at the Casals Festival in Prades
Prades
-Places:* Prades, Ardèche, in the Ardèche département, France* Prades, Ariège, in the Ariège département, France* Prades, Haute-Loire, in the Haute-Loire département, France...
, where she returned for at least seven subsequent festivals. She made her Carnegie Hall recital debut in February 1960, and was a member of the Galimir, Gotham, and Schneider Quartets, as well as the American String Trio. In 1994 she was recognized by ASTA
American String Teachers Association
The American String Teacher's Association is a professional organization based in the United States for music teachers. It is the largest such national organization in the US for string teachers. It promotes learning to play string instruments in the next generation of American students, and...
with the Artist Teacher Award.
She taught at the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Curtis Institute of Music
Curtis Institute of Music
The Curtis Institute of Music is a conservatory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that offers courses of study leading to a performance Diploma, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music in Opera, and Professional Studies Certificate in Opera. According to statistics compiled by U.S...
and at Juilliard, and several of her students now teach at prominent universities and music conservatories. These students include Sheila Browne
Sheila Browne
Sheila Browne is an American-Irish violist, recording artist, and professor at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and New York University, Steinhardt School. Ms. Browne has given solo and chamber music concerts in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East...
, Susan Dubois, Jeffrey Irvine, Kim Kashkashian
Kim Kashkashian
Kim Kashkashian is an Armenian-American violist.-Professional career:Kim Kashkashian studied the viola with Karen Tuttle. She also studied at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. She won the 2nd prize at the 1980 Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition and the 1980 ARD International Music...
, Michelle LaCourse
Michelle LaCourse
Michelle LaCourse is a viola player and string department chair on the faculty of the Boston University College of Fine Arts.-Education:LaCourse began her musical studies in the Traverse City School System. She has studied with David Holland at the Interlochen Arts Academy, Robert Swan at...
, Katherine Murdock, Lynne Ramsey, Karen Ritscher
Karen Ritscher
Karen Ritscher is an American musician and academic.She is currently on faculty at the Oberlin Conservatory and has taught and performed extensively throughout the United States.Ms...
, and Carol Rodland
Carol Rodland
Carol Rodland is an American viola player who studied with Karen Tuttle at the Juilliard school. She was Ms. Tuttle's teaching assistant for several years before taking a position as a viola teacher at the New England Conservatory. In February 2008, it was announced that Ms...
. There is a "Karen Tuttle Coordination Workshop" held each summer in the USA.
Tuttle died on December 16, 2010 after a long illness.
Recordings
Karen Tuttle made many recordings throughout her career, both private and commercially released. Her discography includes:- Johann Sebastian BachJohann Sebastian BachJohann Sebastian Bach was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist whose sacred and secular works for choir, orchestra, and solo instruments drew together the strands of the Baroque period and brought it to its ultimate maturity...
Musikalisches Opfer, BWV 1079, No. 8, Ricercar a 6. Orrea Pernel, Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, violin, Karen Tuttle, Milton Thomas, viola, Daniel Seidenberg, Leopold Teraspulsky, cello, June Rotenberg, Double Bass, Pablo CasalsPablo CasalsPau Casals i Defilló , known during his professional career as Pablo Casals, was a Spanish Catalan cellist and conductor. He is generally regarded as the pre-eminent cellist of the first half of the 20th century, and one of the greatest cellists of all time...
, conductor. (Cascavelle CD 3061) - Ludwig van BeethovenLudwig van BeethovenLudwig van Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous and influential composers of all time.Born in Bonn, then the capital of the Electorate of Cologne and part of...
Serenade in D, Op. 8. American String Trio: Marvin Morgenstern, violin, Karen Tuttle, viola, John Goberman, cello. (SUNY Albany Music Department LP MG-7-201,818-9) - Ernest BlochErnest BlochErnest Bloch was a Swiss-born American composer.-Life:Bloch was born in Geneva and began playing the violin at age 9. He began composing soon afterwards. He studied music at the conservatory in Brussels, where his teachers included the celebrated Belgian violinist Eugène Ysaÿe...
Suite for Viola and Piano (1919). Karen Tuttle, viola, Jacob LateinerJacob LateinerJacob Lateiner, was a Cuban-American pianist. He was actually born on March 31, 1928, but his father did not get around to registering his birth until May 31 the same year.He was the brother of violinist Isidor Lateiner....
, piano. (Privately released) - Alexander BorodinAlexander BorodinAlexander Porfiryevich Borodin was a Russian Romantic composer and chemist of Georgian–Russian parentage. He was a member of the group of composers called The Five , who were dedicated to producing a specifically Russian kind of art music...
Quartet No. 2 in D Major. Galimir Quartet: Felix GalimirFelix GalimirFelix Galimir was an Austrian-born American-Jewish violinist and music teacher.He studied with Adolf Bak and Simon Pullman at the Vienna Conservatory from the age of twelve and graduated in 1928. With his three sisters he founded the Galimir Quartet in 1927 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary...
, Henry Siegl, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Seymour Barab, cello. (Period Records LP SPLP 505) - Johannes BrahmsJohannes BrahmsJohannes Brahms was a German composer and pianist, and one of the leading musicians of the Romantic period. Born in Hamburg, Brahms spent much of his professional life in Vienna, Austria, where he was a leader of the musical scene...
Songs for Alto, Viola, and Piano, Op. 91. Elaine Bonazzi, mezzo-soprano, Karen Tuttle, viola, Ellen Mack, piano. (Bridge CD 9176) - Benjamin BrittenBenjamin BrittenEdward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten, OM CH was an English composer, conductor, and pianist. He showed talent from an early age, and first came to public attention with the a cappella choral work A Boy Was Born in 1934. With the premiere of his opera Peter Grimes in 1945, he leapt to...
Fantasy Quartet for Oboe and Strings, Op. 2. Harold Gomberg, oboe, Felix GalimirFelix GalimirFelix Galimir was an Austrian-born American-Jewish violinist and music teacher.He studied with Adolf Bak and Simon Pullman at the Vienna Conservatory from the age of twelve and graduated in 1928. With his three sisters he founded the Galimir Quartet in 1927 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary...
, violin, Karen Tuttle, viola, Seymour Barab, cello. (Esoteric Records LP ES-504) - Benjamin BrittenBenjamin BrittenEdward Benjamin Britten, Baron Britten, OM CH was an English composer, conductor, and pianist. He showed talent from an early age, and first came to public attention with the a cappella choral work A Boy Was Born in 1934. With the premiere of his opera Peter Grimes in 1945, he leapt to...
String Quartet No. 1 in D, Op. 25. Galimir String Quartet: Felix GalimirFelix GalimirFelix Galimir was an Austrian-born American-Jewish violinist and music teacher.He studied with Adolf Bak and Simon Pullman at the Vienna Conservatory from the age of twelve and graduated in 1928. With his three sisters he founded the Galimir Quartet in 1927 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary...
, Leon Zawisza, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Seymour Barab, cello. (Esoteric Records LP ES-504) - Jean FrançaixJean FrançaixJean René Désiré Françaix was a French neoclassical composer, pianist, and orchestrator, known for his prolific output and vibrant style.-Life:...
String Trio (1933). American String Trio: Marvin Morgenstern, violin, Karen Tuttle, viola, John Goberman, cello. (SUNY Albany Music Department LP MG-7-201,818-9) - Alexander GlazunovAlexander GlazunovAlexander Konstantinovich Glazunov was a Russian composer of the late Russian Romantic period, music teacher and conductor...
, Anatoly Lyadov, Nikolai Rimsky-KorsakovNikolai Rimsky-KorsakovNikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov was a Russian composer, and a member of the group of composers known as The Five.The Five, also known as The Mighty Handful or The Mighty Coterie, refers to a circle of composers who met in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in the years 1856–1870: Mily Balakirev , César...
"Jour de Fete" Galimir Quartet: Felix GalimirFelix GalimirFelix Galimir was an Austrian-born American-Jewish violinist and music teacher.He studied with Adolf Bak and Simon Pullman at the Vienna Conservatory from the age of twelve and graduated in 1928. With his three sisters he founded the Galimir Quartet in 1927 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary...
, Henry Siegl, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Seymour Barab, cello. (Period Records LP SPLP 505) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in C Major, Op. 76, No. 3 "Emperor", Quartet in d minor, Op. 76, No. 2. Galimir Quartet: Felix GalimirFelix GalimirFelix Galimir was an Austrian-born American-Jewish violinist and music teacher.He studied with Adolf Bak and Simon Pullman at the Vienna Conservatory from the age of twelve and graduated in 1928. With his three sisters he founded the Galimir Quartet in 1927 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary...
, Henry Siegl, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Seymour Barab, cello. (Period Records SPLP 504) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in Eb, Op. 1, No. "0", Quartet in Bb, Op. 1, No. 1. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Madeline Foley, cello. (Haydn Society LP HS-9075) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in Eb, Op. 1, No. 2, Quartet in D, Op. 1, No. 3. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Madeline Foley, cello. (Haydn Society LP HS-9076) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in G, Op. 1, No. 4, Quartet in C, Op. 1, No. 6. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Madeline Foley, cello. (Haydn Society LP HS-9077) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in A, Op. 2, No. 1, Quartet in D, Op. 2, No. 2. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Herman Busch, cello. (Haydn Society LP HS-9078) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in Bb, Op. 2, No. 3, Quartet in F, Op. 2, No. 4. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Herman Busch, cello. (Haydn Society LP HS-9079) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in D, Op. 2, No. 5, Quartet in Bb, Op. 2, No. 6. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Herman Busch, cello. (Haydn Society LP HS-9080) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in E, Op. 17, No. 1, Quartet in F, Op. 17, No. 2. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Madeline Foley, cello. (Haydn Society LP HS-9083) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in E, Op. 17, No. 1, Quartet in c, Op. 17, No. 4. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Madeline Foley, cello. (Haydn Society LP HSQ-13) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in F, Op. 17, No. 2, Quartet in Eb, Op. 17, No. 3. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Madeline Foley, cello. (Haydn Society LP HSQ-14) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in Eb, Op. 17, No. 3, Quartet in c, Op. 17, No. 4. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Madeline Foley, cello. (Haydn Society LP HS-9084) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in G, Op. 17, No. 5, Quartet in D, Op. 17, No. 6. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Madeline Foley, cello. (Haydn Society LP HSQ-15, HS-9085) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in Eb, Op. 20, No. 1, Quartet in C, Op. 20, No. 2. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Herman Busch, cello. (Haydn Society LP HS-16, HS-9086) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in g, Op. 20, No. 3, Quartet in D, Op. 20, No. 4. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Herman Busch, cello. (Haydn Society LP HSQ-17, HS-9087) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in f, Op. 20, No. 5, Quartet in A, Op. 20, No. 6. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Herman Busch, cello. (Haydn Society LP HS-9088) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in b, Op. 33, No. 1, Quartet in Eb, Op. 33, No. 2 "The Joke". Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Herman Busch, cello. (Haydn Society LP HSQ-19) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in Eb, Op. 50, No. 3, Quartet in f#, Op. 50, No. 4. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Madeline Foley, cello. (Haydn Society LP HS-9090) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in F, Op. 50, No. 5 "The Dream", Quartet in D, Op. 50, No. 6 "The Frog". Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Madeline Foley, cello. (Haydn Society LP HSQ-24, HS-9091) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet, Op. 51 "The Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross". Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Madeline Foley, cello. (Haydn Society LP HSQ-39, HS-9041) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in C, Op. 76, No. 3 "Emperor", Quartet in Bb, Op. 76, No. 4 "Sunrise". Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Herman Busch, cello. (Haydn Society LP HS-9053) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in D, Op. 76, No. 5, Quartet in Eb, Op. 76, No. 6. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Herman Busch, cello. (Haydn Society LP HS-9065) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in d, Op. 42, Quartet in G, Op. 77, No. 1. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Madeline Foley, cello. (Haydn Society LP HSQ-37) - Joseph HaydnJoseph HaydnFranz Joseph Haydn , known as Joseph Haydn , was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. He is often called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet" because of his important contributions to these forms...
Quartet in F, Op. 77, No. 2, Quartet in Bb, Op. 103. Schneider Quartet: Alexander SchneiderAlexander SchneiderAlexander Schneider was a violinist, conductor, and educator. Born in Vilna, Lithuania, he later moved to the United States as a member of the Budapest Quartet.- Biography :...
, Isidore CohenIsidore CohenFor the composer born with this name, see Isidore de LaraIsidore Cohen was a renowned chamber musician and violinist, as well as a former member of the Juilliard String Quartet and Beaux Arts Trio.Cohen began studying violin at age six, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in...
, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Madeline Foley, cello. (Haydn Society LP HSQ-38) - Paul HindemithPaul HindemithPaul Hindemith was a German composer, violist, violinist, teacher, music theorist and conductor.- Biography :Born in Hanau, near Frankfurt, Hindemith was taught the violin as a child...
Sonata for Viola and Piano Op. 11, No. 4. Karen Tuttle, viola, Pianist, unknown. (Privately released) - Paul HindemithPaul HindemithPaul Hindemith was a German composer, violist, violinist, teacher, music theorist and conductor.- Biography :Born in Hanau, near Frankfurt, Hindemith was taught the violin as a child...
Die Serenaden, Op. 35 for Soprano, Oboe, Viola, and Cello. Lois Winter, soprano, Ronald Roseman, oboe, Karen Tuttle, viola, and John Goberman, cello. (Desto LP DC 6484) - Wolfgang Amadeus MozartWolfgang Amadeus MozartWolfgang Amadeus Mozart , baptismal name Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart , was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. He composed over 600 works, many acknowledged as pinnacles of symphonic, concertante, chamber, piano, operatic, and choral music...
Clarinet Quintet in A major K581. Sidney Forrest, Clarinet, Galimir Quartet: Felix GalimirFelix GalimirFelix Galimir was an Austrian-born American-Jewish violinist and music teacher.He studied with Adolf Bak and Simon Pullman at the Vienna Conservatory from the age of twelve and graduated in 1928. With his three sisters he founded the Galimir Quartet in 1927 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary...
, Stuart Canin, violins, Karen Tuttle, viola, Seymour Barab, cello. (Lyrichord LP LL67) - Wolfgang Amadeus MozartWolfgang Amadeus MozartWolfgang Amadeus Mozart , baptismal name Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart , was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. He composed over 600 works, many acknowledged as pinnacles of symphonic, concertante, chamber, piano, operatic, and choral music...
Oboe Quartet in F major K370. Orrea Pernel, violin, Karen Tuttle, Marcel TabuteauMarcel TabuteauMarcel Tabuteau was a French oboist who is generally considered the founder of the American school of oboe playing.-Life:...
, oboe, Paul TortelierPaul TortelierPaul Tortelier was a French cellist and composer.Tortelier was born in Paris, the son of a cabinet maker with Breton roots. He was encouraged to play the cello by his father Joseph and mother Marguerite , and at 12 he entered the Paris Conservatoire. He studied the cello there with Gérard Hekking...
, cello. (Music and Arts CD 1113) - Franz SchubertFranz SchubertFranz Peter Schubert was an Austrian composer.Although he died at an early age, Schubert was tremendously prolific. He wrote some 600 Lieder, nine symphonies , liturgical music, operas, some incidental music, and a large body of chamber and solo piano music...
Quintet in A major "Trout" Istvan Nadas, piano, Felix GalimirFelix GalimirFelix Galimir was an Austrian-born American-Jewish violinist and music teacher.He studied with Adolf Bak and Simon Pullman at the Vienna Conservatory from the age of twelve and graduated in 1928. With his three sisters he founded the Galimir Quartet in 1927 to commemorate the 100-year anniversary...
, violin, Karen Tuttle, viola, Laszlo Varga, cello, Julius Levine, bass. (Period Records LP SPL 730) - Franz SchubertFranz SchubertFranz Peter Schubert was an Austrian composer.Although he died at an early age, Schubert was tremendously prolific. He wrote some 600 Lieder, nine symphonies , liturgical music, operas, some incidental music, and a large body of chamber and solo piano music...
Quintet in C major Op. 163 D956. Orrea Pernel, Jacob Krachmalnick, violin, Karen Tuttle, viola, Pablo Casals, Madeline Foley, cello. (Music and Arts CD 1113) - Alan ShulmanAlan ShulmanAlan Shulman was an American composer and cello virtuoso. He wrote a considerable amount of symphonic music, chamber music, and jazz music. Trumpeter Eddie Bailey said, "Alan had the greatest ear of any musician I ever came across. He had better than perfect pitch...
Homage to Erik SatieErik SatieÉric Alfred Leslie Satie was a French composer and pianist. Satie was a colourful figure in the early 20th century Parisian avant-garde...
. Karen Tuttle, viola, Orchestra, unknown, Conductor, unknown. (Privately released)