Russian musicians died because of Pneumonia
Here are 1 famous musicians from Russian Empire died in Pneumonia:
Elias Breeskin
Elias Breeskin (November 8, 1896 Dnipropetrovsk-May 9, 1969 Mexico) also known as Elías Breeskin was a Russian conductor, composer, violinist and film score composer. He had seven children, Olga Breeskin, Jean Breeskin, Gloria Breeskin, Dorothy Breeskin, John Breeskin, Eugene Breeskin and Elias Breeskin, Jr..
His albums: Caprice on “Yankee Doodle” / Cavatina, Hebrew Melody and Dance / Serenade Espagnole, Caprice Viennois / Serenade, Minuet in “G” / Souvenir Poetique and Serenade / The Old Refrain.
Breeskin was born in Ukraine and began playing the violin at a young age. He studied music in Russia, Poland, and Germany before immigrating to the United States in 1925. He quickly established himself as a talented violinist and conductor and began performing with various groups, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the National Symphony Orchestra.
Breeskin's career also extended into film music, and he composed scores for many popular movies during the 1940s and 1950s. Some of his most famous compositions include the scores for "The House on Telegraph Hill," "The Black Castle," and "The Great Jesse James Raid."
In addition to his musical career, Breeskin was a devoted family man, as evidenced by his large family. His daughter, Olga Breeskin, followed in his footsteps and became a successful violinist and composer in her own right.
Breeskin passed away in Mexico in 1969, leaving behind a legacy as a talented musician and composer. His music continues to be enjoyed by audiences around the world, and his contributions to the film industry have earned him a place in cinematic history.
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