Boris Jourawleff (1965 – 2008)
It is with great sadness that I must inform the Long Island music community of the untimely passing of violinist Boris Jourawleff. Maestro Jourawleff was one of the most respected musicians in our area. A graduate of the Manhattan School of Music where he studied with the legendary violinist/pedagogue Raphael Bronstein, Boris Jourawleff garnered a reputation on Long Island as being one of its elite performers. To those who were blessed to have known and worked with him, including myself, he was not only an impressive player, but equally as impressive a person.
Boris was a true “leader by example.” As much as he could articulate important concerns in a soft spoken voice, he encouraged contributions from all participants and treated every player with dignity and respect. Maestro Jourawleff, along with his wife Francesca, founded The Hampton Chamber Orchestra, a high level ensemble made up of outstanding Long Island musicians. Boris’ vision of THCO was to bring professional music to the east end ala the “Orpheus” ensemble in New York City.
Dr. Andrew Perea
Boris is survived by his wife Francesca Jourawleff (violinist and string educator), and their two children, 10-year-old Nicholas and 6-year-old Marina. In lieu of flowers, anyone interested in sending a gift to the family are welcome to make a donation to a college fund for the children. Checks can be made payable to:
Francesca Jourawleff
CO Victoria Manjarrez
40 Manorview Way
Manorville, NY 11949
"As a tear drop falls" - dedicated to our friend Boris
As a tear drop falls
There is a smile, a nod
As a tear drop falls
The strings vibrate so sweetly
As a tear drop falls,
The music radiates
As a tear drop falls
It reaches heaven
As a tear drop falls
The Angels sing
J. Vernice
Welcome to our 72nd Season
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying; Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will towards men. [Luke 2:13-14]
Please join us for our 2008 concerts! Your Christmas season would not be complete without hearing the word of God expressed so beautifully by such a magnificent chorus, orchestra and fine soloists
