Robert 'Bob' Jamieson

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Jamieson, Robert "Bob" 94, died peacefully at home, on February 13, 2018, surrounded by his family. Bob was born in Santa Monica, CA in 1923. He started playing cello at age 7. By high school he was performing professionally in the Brodetsky Ensemble. He served in the 370th Army Air Force Band and Armed Forces Radio Service during WWII. In 1946, he won the LA Philharmonic young artist's competition. At the age of 23, Bob joined the LA Philharmonic as assistant principal cellist. He also played for many motion picture soundtracks in Hollywood. Bob moved to New York in 1948 and joined the New York City Opera and Ballet, toured with the NBC Symphony under Arturo Toscanini and studied and performed at Tanglewood. Bob became principal cellist with the Minneapolis Symphony (now the Minnesota Orchestra) in 1951 and retired in 1991. He also performed in the MO String Quartet, the Arts Quartet, the University of Minnesota String Quartet, the Minnesota Chamber Soloists and Trio Minnesota. Bob taught hundreds of students in his private studio and as an adjunct faculty at the University of Minnesota, University of St. Thomas, University of St. Catherine, and Macalaster College. After retirement, he continued to play the cello, as well as the viola da gamba and recorder. Bob was an avid bicyclist, enjoyed canoeing, studied Chinese language and music, and loved good jokes and bad puns. Bob had a gentle spirit that was full of humor, grace and generosity. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his daughters Lisa and spouse Steve, Mari and partner Katie, granddaughter Sophie Butigan, former wife Laurice Jamieson and longtime partner Anne Murrill and family. Preceded in death by long time partner, Nancy Rosen. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Please contact his daughters at Robert.w.jamieson@gmail.com to be notified.

Published on March 4, 2018