Philadelphia Orchestra mourns violinist, 101

Philadelphia Orchestra mourns violinist, 101

RIP

norman lebrecht

July 22, 2021

The indomitable Jerry Wigler who played in the Philadelphia Orchestra for 60 years until his retirement in 2011, has died at 101.

He fought in the D-Day landings and took no nonsense from former Wehrmacht soldier Wolfgang Sawallisch.

Philly musicians are posting their memories online.

 

 

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