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July 11, 1978 in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

 

Aisslinn Nosky is a renowned Canadian violinist and conductor, known for her exceptional talent and passion for classical music. Born on December 5, 1975, in Edmonton, Alberta, Aisslinn grew up in a family of musicians and was exposed to music from a very young age. Her father, a violinist, and her mother, a pianist, were both members of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and Aisslinn was encouraged to pursue music as a career. Aisslinn began playing the violin at the age of three and showed remarkable talent from the start. She studied with renowned violinists such as Lorand Fenyves and Alice Schoenfeld and went on to earn a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Toronto and a Master of Music degree from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Throughout her career, Aisslinn has performed with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Handel and Haydn Society. She has also collaborated with many renowned conductors, including Sir Simon Rattle, Bernard Haitink, and Nicholas McGegan. One of Aisslinn's most notable performances was her solo debut with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in 2005, where she performed Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5. Her performance was met with critical acclaim, and she was praised for her technical skill and musicality. Since then, Aisslinn has continued to perform as a soloist and has also become a sought-after chamber musician. In addition to her work as a performer, Aisslinn is also an accomplished conductor. She has conducted many orchestras, including the Handel and Haydn Society, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. In 2016, she was appointed as the Principal Guest Conductor of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra, a position she held until 2019. Aisslinn has received many awards and accolades throughout her career. In 2006, she was awarded the Canada Council for the Arts' Virginia Parker Prize, which recognizes outstanding young Canadian musicians. She has also been a recipient of the Canada Council for the Arts' Career Development Grant and the Ontario Arts Council's Chalmers Professional Development Grant. In addition to her work as a performer and conductor, Aisslinn is also a dedicated teacher. She has taught at many institutions, including the University of Toronto, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and the University of British Columbia. She is currently a faculty member at the Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Aisslinn is known for her versatility as a musician and her ability to perform a wide range of repertoire. She is particularly passionate about baroque music and has become a leading interpreter of the works of composers such as Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi. She is also known for her innovative programming, which often combines works from different time periods and genres. In recent years, Aisslinn has become increasingly involved in the world of period performance. She is a member of the baroque ensemble I FURIOSI and has also performed with many other period ensembles, including the Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and the Handel and Haydn Society. Her work in this area has been praised for its authenticity and historical accuracy. Overall, Aisslinn Nosky is a highly respected and accomplished musician who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music.

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