Finding Aid for Gabriel Magyar Papers, 1953-2010 | The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

Title: Gabriel Magyar Papers, 1953-2010

ID: 12/5/23

Primary Creator: Magyar, Gabriel (1914-2011)

Extent: 1.1 cubic feet

Arrangement: Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject.

Date Acquired: 05/20/2011. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Cello Music, Faculty, Faculty Papers, Instrumental music, Music - Instruction and study - Hungary, Music teachers, Painting, Stringed Instruments

Formats/Genres: Audio-Visual Material, Papers, Photographs

Languages: English

Consists of correspondence, publications, biographical sketches, awards, photographs, and negatives documenting the career of Gabriel Magyar, who served as professor of cello at the University of Illinois (1972-1980) as well as his performances with the Hungarian String Quartet, international recitals, and local performances.

Gabriel Magyar (December 5, 1914- June 8, 2011) was a world renowned cellist and Professor of Cello and Chamber Music at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from 1972-1980. Born in Budapest, Magyar studied at the Franz Liszt Royal School of Music, until his early career was interrupted when he was detained at a concentration camp during WWII. After the war, Magyar came to the United States, where he accepted a position at the State University of Oklahoma from 1951-1956. In 1956, Magyar became a member of the world famous Hungarian String Quartet, internationally performing and recording music, especially that of Bela Bartok, for 16 years. After the Quartet disbanded, Magyar joined the faculty at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he inspired his colleagues and students well after his retirement.

Gabriel Magyar was also a talented artist, and his drawings were exhibited in the Urbana-Champaign area during the last ten years of his life. Magyar was a highly regarded musician, and he received numerous awards for his work as a cellist during his lifetime, including the Bartok Bela-Pasztory Ditta Award and the Grand Pris du Disque in Paris.

Cello Music
Faculty
Faculty Papers
Instrumental music
Music - Instruction and study - Hungary
Music teachers
Painting
Stringed Instruments

Repository: The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music

Accruals: Two paintings by Gabriel Magyar donated on Sept. 20, 2018 by Patricia Knowles.

Acquisition Source: Barbara S. Hedlund

Acquisition Method: Gift

Related Materials: See also record series 35/3/68 and 35/3/81.

Other Note: This record series includes electronic records in the electronic records repository.