Birth

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July 15, 1960

Genre

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Chamber

 

Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born in 1961 in New York City, Stephanie grew up in a family of musicians. Her father was a violinist, and her mother was a pianist. From a young age, Stephanie showed a keen interest in music and began playing the violin at the age of four. Stephanie's talent was evident from the start, and she quickly became a prodigy. She began performing in public at the age of six and made her solo debut with the New York Philharmonic at the age of nine. Stephanie's parents recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Stephanie went on to study at the Juilliard School in New York City, where she received her Bachelor of Music degree. She then went on to study at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, where she received her Master of Music degree. During her time at Curtis, Stephanie studied with renowned violinist Jascha Brodsky, who had been a student of the legendary violinist Eugene Ysaÿe. After completing her studies, Stephanie began her professional career as a soloist and chamber musician. She quickly gained recognition for her virtuosity and musicality, and she began performing with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. One of Stephanie's most significant performances was her debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1987. She performed the Brahms Violin Concerto under the baton of Sir Georg Solti, one of the most celebrated conductors of the 20th century. The performance was a huge success, and Stephanie received critical acclaim for her interpretation of the concerto. Stephanie has also been a dedicated chamber musician throughout her career. She has performed with some of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Guarneri Quartet, the Emerson Quartet, and the Tokyo Quartet. Stephanie has also been a member of the San Francisco-based ensemble, the Navarro Trio, since 1992. In addition to her performing career, Stephanie has also been a dedicated teacher. She has taught at the University of Nevada, Reno, since 1990, where she is currently a professor of violin. Stephanie is also the founder and artistic director of the Nevada Chamber Music Festival, which she established in 2002. Stephanie has received numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In 1988, she was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is one of the most prestigious awards for young musicians in the United States. She was also a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Grant in 1990. Stephanie has recorded extensively throughout her career, and her recordings have received critical acclaim. She has recorded for major labels such as Sony Classical, Naxos, and Delos. Some of her most notable recordings include the complete Beethoven Violin Sonatas with pianist Jeffrey Kahane and the complete Brahms Violin Sonatas with pianist James Winn. Stephanie's playing is characterized by her technical brilliance, musicality, and emotional depth. She has been praised for her ability to bring out the beauty and complexity of the music she performs. Her performances are always engaging and captivating, and she has a loyal following of fans around the world.

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