Jack Kessler (2)
British classical violinist, naturalized Canadian ca 1965. Born 23 November 1906 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England, UK - Died 8 August 1986 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He studied at [l869714] (1916-1926). Assistant Concertmaster of the [a=Philharmonia Orchestra] of London (1945-1947) and Concertmaster of [a=Benjamin Britten]'s [a=The English Opera Group]. Moving to Canada in 1955 Kessler served 1956-67 as Concertmaster of the [a=CBC Vancouver Orchestra], [a=The Vancouver Opera Orchestra], and was Concertmaster 1964-5 of the [a=Vancouver Symphony Orchestra]. A founding member (1958) of the Vancouver String Quartet. He taught 1964-1967 at the [l830472].
