Julian Brodetsky

Julian Brodetsky (27 February 1893 – 31 March 1962) was a Russian-American violinist, conductor, and music educator. He held high-profile positions in his native Russia and later in Germany, before emigrating to the United States, where he spent the majority of his career. He founded and led The Brodetsky Chamber Music Ensemble in Los Angeles from 1939–53. He was an associate of Anna Pavlova, Andrés Segovia, Igor Stravinsky, Alexandre Tansman, and Ernst Toch. He is the subject of the 1963 book by Leonard Wibberley, Ah, Julian! A Memoir of Julian Brodetsky.