- Frederick Zimmermann
Frederick Zimmermann (
May 18 ,1906 -August 3 ,1967 ) was an Americandouble bassist and teacher. He played in theNew York Philharmonic from 1930-1966 serving as assistant-principal and principal and taught at theJuilliard School ,Mannes College of Music ,Columbia University ,Manhattan School of Music , andNew York University . He is considered by many to be the most influential double bass teacher of the 20th century.Zimmermann was born on May 18th, 1906 in New York City. He studied the double bass with Herman Reinshagen, principal bass of the New York Philharmonic under
Gustav Mahler andArturo Toscanini . He made numerous transcriptions of music ranging from the 14th to 20th century and edited music for International. In 1966 his book, "Contemporary Concept of Bowing Technique for the Double Bass" was published. In addition to music, Zimmermann studied painting withGeorge Grosz at the Art Students' League, had three showings, and often lectured on modern German painters. Zimmermann married his wife Dorothy in 1931. They had one son Edwin. Zimmermann died at the age of 61 on August 3rd, 1967 while visiting Ohlstadt, Germany of a brain tumor.His students have occupied posts in virtually every major American orchestra. Some of his notable students include classical bassists
Joseph Gustafeste ,Orin O'Brien ,Donald Palma ,Robert Gladstone , David Walter,Linda McKnight ,Alvin Brehm .Stuart Sankey ,Frank Proto , andLucas Drew and jazz bassistsHenry Grimes ,Eddie Gomez , andRed Mitchell .External links
* [http://www.nypl.org/research/manuscripts/music/muszimmermann.xml The Frederick Zimmerman collection of double bass music] (Zimmermann's personal library) in the [http://www.nypl.org/research/lpa/mus/mus.html Music Division] of [http://www.nypl.org/research/lpa/lpa.html The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts] in New York City.
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