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Harry Adaskin (Harijs Adaskins) was born on 6 October, 1901 in Riga, Russian Empire, is an A canadian male violinist and fiddler. Discover Harry Adaskin's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 92 years old?

Popular As Harijs Adaskins
Occupation Academic, radio broadcaster
Age 92 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 6 October, 1901
Birthday 6 October
Birthplace Riga, Russian Empire
Date of death 7 April, 1994
Died Place Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nationality Russia

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1901

Harry Adaskin, (Harijs Adaskins; 6 October 1901 – 7 April 1994) was a Canadian violinist, academic, and radio broadcaster.

Born to a Jewish family in Riga, in the Governorate of Livonia of the Russian Empire (present-day Latvia), he emigrated with his family to Toronto.

At the age of twelve, he started at the Toronto Conservatory of Music, and at the age of 16 became a member of Frank Welsman's Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

He later studied at the Hamburger Konservatorium with Henri Czaplinski.

1923

In 1923, he formed the Hart House String Quartet and played second violin.

He was the host of several CBC Radio programs, including Musically Speaking and Tuesday Night.

1926

In 1926, he married Frances Adaskin.

1946

From 1946 to 1958, he was the head of the new Department of Music at the University of British Columbia and taught there until his retirement in 1973.

1974

It was announced 18 December 1974 that he was awarded the Order of Canada.

1975

On 16 April 1975, Adaskin was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada.

1977

In 1977, he wrote the first part of his autobiography, A Fiddler's World – Memoirs to 1938 and in 1982, he wrote the second part to his autobiography, A Fiddler's Choice – Memoirs from 1938 Til 1980.

He is the brother of Murray Adaskin.

1994

Adaskin died 7 April 1994 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.