Peter Ostroushko

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Peter Ostroushko
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedFebruary 24, 2021(2021-02-24) (aged 67)
GenresAmericana, folk
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Mandolin, guitar, fiddle
LabelsRounder, Red House
Websitepeterostroushko.com

Peter Ostroushko (August 12, 1953 – February 24, 2021) was an American violinist and mandolinist. He performed regularly on the radio program A Prairie Home Companion and with a variety of bands and orchestras in Minneapolis–Saint Paul and nationally. He won a regional Emmy Award for the soundtrack he composed for the documentary series Minnesota: A History of the Land (2005).

Background and career

Born August 12, 1953, and of

Minneapolis where he first took up mandolin at age three.[1][2][3] He released numerous recordings and was a regular performer on the A Prairie Home Companion radio program.[1]

Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, mandolin

Ostroushko's first recording session was an uncredited mandolin player on Bob Dylan's Blood on the Tracks.[1][4][5] He toured with Robin and Linda Williams, Norman Blake, and Chet Atkins.[6] Ostroushko also worked with Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Johnny Gimble, Greg Brown, and John Hartford among many others.[1][7][8]

Orchestral

Ostroushko performed with the

Mark Twain.[1] He has also composed music for shows by Circus Juventas, a Saint Paul youth circus.[10]

Television and radio

Ostroushko appeared on television on Austin City Limits, Late Night with David Letterman, and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, as well as performing regularly on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion.[1]

Awards

Ostroushko received a regional

Emmy award for his soundtrack to the 2005 PBS series Minnesota: A History of the Land.[1]

Personal

Ostroushko was married to public radio producer Marge Ostroushko.[1] They had one daughter together, Anna.[1]

Ostroushko suffered a stroke in January 2018 and stopped performing. A GoFundMe page was set up to assist with medical bills.[11] He died of heart failure on February 24, 2021, at the age of 67.[1]

Discography

Adapted from Apple Music[12] and AllMusic.[13]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Bream, Jon (February 25, 2021). "Peter Ostroushko, virtuoso musician with everyone from Bob Dylan to Minnesota Orchestra, dies". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  2. MPR News
    . Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  3. ^ Tichenor, Scott (December 16, 2013). "Mandolin Cafe 2013 In Review". Mandolin Cafe. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  4. ^ Blood on the Tracks recording sessions.
  5. ISBN 978-0306812316
    .
  6. ^ Franz, Janie (June 10, 2008). "A conversation with mandolin virtuoso Peter Ostroushko". Grateful Web. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  7. ^ Dyslin, Amanda (September 26, 2006). "Simple twist of fate". The Free Press. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  8. ^ a b Bream, Jon (July 16, 2018). "Benefit is planned for ailing Peter Ostroushko, one of Minnesota's finest musicians". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  9. ^ "Radio, TV performer playing in concert at SCC". The Spokesman-Review. May 4, 2006. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  10. ^ Berdan, Kathy (July 29, 2011). "Under the magic big top, it's possible to be Grimm and happy at the same time". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Archived from the original on June 23, 2015. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  11. ^ Bream, Jon (July 24, 2018). "Ailing Mpls. musician Peter Ostroushko inspires supporters at fundraiser". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  12. ^ "Peter Ostroushko – Albums". Apple Music. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  13. ^ "Peter Ostroushko". AllMusic. Retrieved February 25, 2021.

External links

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