Jennifer Koh, Violinist
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Violinist Jennifer Koh was already considered one of the world's best young classical musicians by her early teens by those who saw her performance in national competitions, and her reputation continues to grow steadily since then. Koh is known for the insight and appreciation she brings to her interpretations of both well-known and obscure compositions, and conveys a passion that is rare, or at least rarely so freely demonstrated, even among her fellow musicians.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2006
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Ani Kavafian, Violinist
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Ani Kavafian has established herself as one of the premier violinists with her energetic, physical style and dramatic quality of performances in her professional career that has spanned three decades with more than 2,000 performances around the globe. Her latest compact-disk releases include a live recording with Kenneth Cooper of Bach's Six Sonatas for Violin and Fortepiano, in 2005, and Mozart Sonatas for Piano and Violin, with Jorge Federico Osorio, in 2006.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2006
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Regina Carter, jazz violinist
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Regina Carter is a classically trained violinist who turned to jazz after hearing violinist Stephane Grappelli. She released several albums in 2001 that were well received and attracted the attention of jazz luminaries, Wynston Marsalis and Cassandra Wilson.
Publication Name: Current Biography
Subject: History
ISSN: 0011-3344
Year: 2003
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