Ida Haendel
Compilations
Biography
The respect held by other musicians for the talents of violinist Ida Haendel was almost as total as her obscurity in the mind of the general public. What commanded this respect was her large tone, assured and dedicated technique, and refreshing musicality. During World War II, Haendel played for English troops and participated in Myra Hess' National Gallery concerts. She also made many recordings during the early '40s. She was given the Sibelius Prize in 1982 and created a Commander of the British Empire in 1991. Haendel died on July 1, 2020, in Pembroke Park, Florida.