Albert Markov, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Albert Markov

Russian-American violinist

Date of Birth: 08-May-1933

Place of Birth: Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine

Profession: composer, conductor, violinist, music pedagogue

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Albert Markov (Russian: ??????? ????????????? ??????), is a Russian American violinist, composer, conductor, and pedagogue.
He is the only concert violinist of the 20th and 21st century who composed major music works which are published, performed and recorded commercially.
During the time of the Soviet Union he was known as a prominent Soviet classical music artist.
He was the winner of the Gold Medal in the 1959 Queen Elisabeth Competition and the recipient of the Ysaye Medal.
His son, Alexander Markov, is also an award-winning violinist.
Albert Markov began his career as a concert violinist in Russia before immigrating to the United States in 1975.