Elman, Mischa (mĭsh`ə ĕl`mən), 1891–1967, Russian-American violinist, b. Kiev. He studied in St. Petersburg with Leopold Auer, and first gained prominence in Berlin at the age of 13. After his American debut in New York City (1908) he toured throughout the world, receiving great acclaim everywhere. He became a U.S. citizen in 1923.

Elman, Mischa

(born Jan. 20, 1891, Talnoye, Ukraine, Russian Empire —died April 5, 1967, New York, N.Y., U.S.) Ukrainian-born U.S. violinist. He studied with Leopold Auer (1845–1930) in St. Petersburg from age 10 and made his professional debut in Berlin at 13. Tours of Germany and England followed, and he first played in the U.S. in 1908. With Jascha Heifetz and Efrem Zimbalist (1889–1985), he established the “Russian school” of violin playing. Admired for his full tone and passionate style, he had many pieces written for him by eminent composers.

Elman, Mischa (1891–1967) violinist; born in Talnoy, Ukraine. He made his public debut at age five, and after studies at the St. Petersburg Conservatory, made his professional debut in Berlin, at age 13. Making his first appearance in the U.S.A. in New York in 1908, he settled there in 1911 to pursue an international career as one of the most beloved violinists of the time, especially admired for his lush treatment of the Romantic repertoire.