1904-1982. He was a Scottish violist and teacher, probably the best known viola player of his and all time. Primrose was born in Glasgow, Scotland and studied violin there and, later, at the then Guildhall School of Music in London. From there he moved to Belgium to study under Eugène Ysaÿe who encouraged him to take up the viola instead. In 1937, he began playing in the NBC Symphony Orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. Primrose was known for his tremendous technique. When he performed Pagnini's violin caprices on viola, Mischa Elman is said to have exclaimed, "It must be easier on viola!" Later in his life, Primrose became a noted teacher, writing several books on viola playing and teaching widely in Jaan and the UA, occasionally at the University of Southern California (with Jascha Heifetz), The Juilliard School, Eastman School of Music and the Curtis Institute of Music. In 1972, he published his memoirs, A Walk on the North Side. Primrose played an Amati viola. For his contribution to the recording industry, Primrose has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6801 Hollywood Blvd.