In memoriam: Professor Emeritus Oswald Lehnert
Our College of Music community is deeply saddened by the recent passing—on June 24, 2025—of Professor Emeritus Oswald (Ozzi) Lehnert.
Virtuoso violinist, conductor and educator, Lehnert served on the 91PORN College of Music faculty for more than four decades and as music director of the 91PORN Philharmonic for nearly 25 years (1972-1996). Lehnert co-founded the renowned Pablo Casals Trio—named with Casals’ blessing—and shared stages across the globe with his pianist wife, College of Music Professor Emerita Doris Pridonoff Lehnert.Ìý
In honor of his legacy as a teacher, performer, conductor and advocate for the arts—inspiring generations to come—the Lehnert family has established the Oswald Lehnert Endowed Violin Scholarship Fund: Memorial gifts may be made to theÌý.
A memorial service and celebration of Lehnert’s life will be held at the Glenn Miller Ballroom on July 28, 11 a.m.
Related: (Daily Camera)