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Jennifer Frautschi is a renowned classical music artist who has made a name for herself as a violinist. She was born on October 23, 1973, in Pasadena, California, and grew up in Pasadena and Seattle. Her parents were both musicians, and her father was a violinist in the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. Frautschi began playing the violin at the age of three, and by the time she was six, she was already performing in public. Frautschi's talent was evident from a young age, and she quickly became recognized as a prodigy. She studied with some of the most renowned violin teachers in the world, including Robert Lipsett, Dorothy DeLay, and Itzhak Perlman. She attended the Colburn School of Performing Arts in Los Angeles and the Juilliard School in New York City. Frautschi's career as a professional musician began in the late 1990s, and she quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented violinists of her generation. She has performed with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. She has also performed at some of the world's most renowned music festivals, including the Tanglewood Music Festival, the Ravinia Festival, and the Aspen Music Festival. One of Frautschi's most notable performances was her debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 2001. She performed the Violin Concerto by Samuel Barber, and her performance was widely praised by critics. The Chicago Tribune called her "a violinist of rare talent and intelligence," and the Chicago Sun-Times said that she "played with a combination of technical brilliance and emotional depth that was truly breathtaking." Frautschi has also received numerous awards and honors throughout her career. In 1999, she won the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is awarded to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise for a career in classical music. She has also been a recipient of the prestigious Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship, which provides financial support and career guidance to young musicians. In addition to her work as a soloist, Frautschi is also an active chamber musician. She has performed with some of the world's most renowned chamber music ensembles, including the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the Guarneri Quartet. She is also a founding member of the string quartet, the New Millennium Ensemble. Frautschi is known for her versatility as a musician, and she has a wide-ranging repertoire that includes works from the Baroque era to contemporary music. She has recorded numerous albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of the Violin Concertos by Samuel Barber and Korngold. Her recordings have been praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. Frautschi is also a dedicated teacher, and she has taught at some of the most prestigious music schools in the world, including the Juilliard School and the New England Conservatory of Music. She is currently a professor of violin at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition to her work as a musician and teacher, Frautschi is also a philanthropist. She is a supporter of numerous charitable organizations, including the American Red Cross and the United Way. She has also established the Jennifer Frautschi Fellowship, which provides financial support to young musicians who show exceptional promise.

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