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Performer

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Classical

 

 

Modern

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

Thaïs St. Julien is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1960, Thaïs grew up in a family that was deeply involved in music. Her mother was a pianist, and her father was a jazz musician. Thaïs was exposed to music from a young age and showed a natural talent for it. Thaïs began her formal music education at the age of six when she started taking piano lessons. She quickly progressed and started performing in public at the age of eight. Thaïs continued to study piano throughout her childhood and teenage years, but it was not until she discovered the violin that she found her true passion. At the age of 14, Thaïs started taking violin lessons and quickly fell in love with the instrument. She practiced tirelessly and soon became a skilled violinist. Thaïs continued to study violin throughout high school and went on to attend the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City. At Juilliard, Thaïs studied under some of the most renowned violinists in the world, including Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman. She honed her skills and developed her own unique style, which combined technical precision with emotional depth. After graduating from Juilliard, Thaïs embarked on a successful career as a soloist and chamber musician. She has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. Thaïs has also won numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In 1985, she won the prestigious Naumburg International Violin Competition, which launched her career and established her as a rising star in the classical music world. She has also won the Avery Fisher Career Grant, the S&R Washington Award, and the Pro Musicis International Award. One of Thaïs's most memorable performances was her solo debut at Carnegie Hall in 1986. She performed a program of works by Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms, which received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. The New York Times praised her "virtuosity, musicality, and emotional depth," and hailed her as "one of the most promising young violinists of her generation." Thaïs has also made a name for herself as a chamber musician. She has performed with some of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Emerson String Quartet and the Guarneri Quartet. Thaïs is known for her ability to blend seamlessly with other musicians and create a cohesive and powerful sound. In addition to her performing career, Thaïs is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at the Juilliard School, the New England Conservatory of Music, and the University of Michigan. Thaïs is known for her ability to inspire and motivate her students, and many of them have gone on to successful careers in music. Thaïs continues to perform and teach today, and she remains a beloved figure in the classical music world. Her passion for music and her dedication to her craft have made her a true inspiration to musicians and music lovers around the world.

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