Mari Poll is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a violinist. She was born on 22nd September 1987 in Tallinn, Estonia. Mari grew up in a family of musicians, and her parents were both professional musicians. Her father, Harry Traksmann, was a violinist, and her mother, Mari Tampere-Bezrodny, was a pianist. Mari's parents were her first music teachers, and they introduced her to the world of classical music at a very young age. Mari showed a keen interest in music from a young age, and she started playing the violin when she was just four years old. She quickly showed a natural talent for the instrument, and her parents recognized her potential. Mari's parents encouraged her to pursue a career in music, and they provided her with all the support she needed to develop her skills. Mari's talent was evident from a young age, and she started performing in public when she was just six years old. She won her first competition when she was eight years old, and this marked the beginning of her career as a professional musician. Mari continued to win competitions and awards throughout her childhood, and she quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented young violinists in Estonia. Mari's talent was recognized by the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, and she was accepted into their music program when she was just 16 years old. Mari studied under the guidance of Professor Mari Tampere-Bezrodny, her mother, and Professor Arvo Leibur. Mari's time at the academy was a turning point in her career, and she developed her skills as a musician and performer. Mari's career as a professional musician began in earnest when she won the first prize at the 2005 International Louis Spohr Competition for Young Violinists in Weimar, Germany. This was a major achievement for Mari, and it marked the beginning of her international career as a violinist. Mari went on to win many other competitions and awards, including the 2006 International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition in Helsinki, Finland, and the 2008 International Pablo Sarasate Violin Competition in Pamplona, Spain. Mari's talent as a violinist has taken her all over the world, and she has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in Europe and Asia. Mari has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. Mari has also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Paavo Järvi, Neeme Järvi, Esa-Pekka Salonen, and Sakari Oramo. Mari's performances have been praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth, and she has been described as one of the most exciting young violinists of her generation. Mari's discography includes several critically acclaimed recordings, including her debut album, "Mari Poll Plays Sibelius," which was released in 2007. Mari's recording of Sibelius's Violin Concerto was praised for its technical brilliance and emotional depth, and it established Mari as one of the leading interpreters of Sibelius's music. Mari's career as a musician has been marked by many highlights, including her performance at the 2011 Nobel Prize Concert in Stockholm, Sweden. Mari performed with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, and her performance was broadcast to millions of people around the world.

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