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MAGDA SZEMERE (? 1898 – ?)

 

 

 

Magda Szemere was a renowned Hungarian violinist who gained recognition in Europe before World War II. She was highly regarded for her skill and artistry, particularly in her performances across Europe. However, her career was tragically interrupted by the rise of the Nazi regime.

In the years following the outbreak of World War II, Szemere was arrested, and she ultimately disappeared under mysterious circumstances. The exact details of her fate remain unclear, and her disappearance has been the subject of much speculation. Despite her promising career, she is remembered as one of the many artists whose lives and potential were tragically cut short by the events of the war.

Her most celebrated achievement was her interpretation of Sarasate

Magda made her debut at the age of twelve in Budapest, and records in the Vienna Symphony archives list her as a soloist in performances during her teenage years. In the later period of her life, she was active as a conductor, leading a salon orchestra.

 

I would like to thank Robert Lodge for the second photo and additional information

 

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

1. Der Geigenmeister von Cremona (Hubay) Polyphon 50059 110 007
2. Kubelik-Serenade (Drdla) Orchestrola 2177
3. Les nuits (Ziehrer) Magda Szemere et son orchestre Broadcast 3006
4. Loin du bal (Gillet) Magda Szemere et son orchestre Broadcast 3006
5. Liebeslieder (Johann Strauß) Magda Szemere mit ihrem Salon-orchester Orchestrola 2283
6. Morgenblätter (Johann Strauß) Magda Szemere mit ihrem Salon-orchester Orchestrola 2283
7. Serenade (Toselli) Orchestrola 2177
8. Serenade (Braga) Polyphon 50059 110 006
9. Wiener Herzen Walzer (Translateur) Magda Szemere mit ihrem Salon-orchester Orchestrola 2366
10. Wiener Praterleben (Translateur) Magda Szemere mit ihrem Salon-Orchester Orchestrola 2366
11. Zigeunerweisen (Sarasate) I. Teil Polyphon 50038 100 004
12. Zigeunerweisen (Sarasate) II. Teil Polyphon 50038 110 005