Person Open DS/UK/196 Joseph; Press (1881-1924); Russian cellist Joseph Press 1881-1924 Russian cellist Male Josef Isaakovitch Press

Josef Isaakovitch Press (1880 or 1881 in Vilnius – 4 October 1924 in Rochester, New York) was a Russian cellist, alumni of Petrograd Conservatory. He performed in the concerts of the Society for Jewish Folk Music which also featured violinists Jascha Heifetz and Efrem Zimbalist the bass Feodor Chaliapin. In 1921, he emigrated to America with his brother, Michael Press. He died of pneumonia International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbryony 7/4/2012 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 d4542da0-59c4-437e-b7fb-b68776fde508