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Ivry Gitlis, an Israeli violinist, died in Paris at the age of 98. The death of one of the largest artists has been announced by his family, writes the BBC.
A charismatic but passionate experimental artist has passed away with the death of Gitlis, who was one of the greatest modern figures in classical music, writes the British news portal.
Gitlis was born in 1922 in Haifa. He became familiar with the violin at age 6 and from there, as he said in a previous interview, he did not even put down the instrument.
Throughout his career, he has played with some of the most famous and acclaimed bands in the world, but according to his fans, he has performed just as easily in the company of jazz musicians or rock stars.
In 1955, he was the first Israeli musician to perform in the Soviet Union. His career lasted until the early 1990s, and Gitlis even lectured in his old age.
He was a committed supporter of the Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation process. In addition to his successful music career, he has also served as a UN Goodwill Ambassador.
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