Fachiri, Adila (1886–1962)
Fachiri, Adila (1886–1962)
Hungarian-British violinist. Name variations: Adila d'Aranyi or d'Arányi. Born Adila von Aranyi, Feb 26, 1886, in Budapest, Hungary; died Dec 15, 1962, in Florence; sister of Jelly d'Aranyi (1895–1966), violinist); grandniece of Joseph Joachim (violinist, conductor and composer); studied under Jenö Hubay at Budapest Academy.
Given a Stradivarius by granduncle, made debut in Vienna with Beethoven's Violin Concerto (1906); with sister Jelly, came to prominence performing Bach's concerto for two violins; settled with sister in London (1913). Gustav Holst dedicated his Double Concerto to the sisters.
See also J. Macleod, The Sisters d'Aranyi (1969).
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