Philip Farkas

1914–1992 (age 78)

French horn virtuoso and educator

Biography

Philip Farkas, born in 1914, distinguished himself as a French horn virtuoso, serving as principal horn of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and later guiding the next generation of musicians through his renowned teaching and writings.

His thoughtful approach to music and community-building endures at Mount Gilead Cemetery, where admirers gather to honor the insights he shared.

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