Gabrilowitsch

(ga-bré-15’-vitsh), O ip, St. Petersburg, Jan. 26, 1878—Detroit, Mich., Sept. 14, 1936; eminent pianist and conductor; studied at the Cons. with Glazounoff, Liadoff and Rubin stein; at 16 took the Rubin stein prize; studied with Leschetizky at Vienna, 1894-96; 1896 began touring with succe ; 1900, America. He was resident in Munich for the most part between 1904 and 1914, and cond. the Konzertverein concerts there, 1910-14. From 1907 he also led orch. programmes in N. Y. Between 1912 and 1916 he gave a series of historical piano recitals in Eur. cities and U. S., illustrating growth of the concerto. He was appointed cond. of the Detroit Symph. Orch. in 1918, a post which he filled with distinction until 1935. He also served as one of the leaders of the Phila. Orch. for several seasons and appeared as guest with other orchs. in this country. A notable ensemble perf. as well as one of the most brilliant and scholarly soloists. He m. Clara Clemens, daughter of “Mark Twain,” a mezzo-soprano. C. ‘‘Overture-Rhapsody” for orch.; “Elegy” for ’cello; piano pieces, songs, etc. Gabu i (g4-bdos’-sé), V., Bologna, 1800—London, 1846; teacher and composer.