Country

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Canada

Birth

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1967 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Period

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Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Shauna Rolston is a renowned Canadian cellist who has made a significant impact on the classical music scene. Born on August 29, 1966, in Banff, Alberta, Shauna grew up in a family of musicians. Her father, Thomas Rolston, was a violinist and founder of the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, while her mother, Lorraine, was a pianist. Shauna's siblings, Gwen and Andrew, are also accomplished musicians. Shauna began playing the cello at the age of four, and by the time she was eight, she was already performing in public. She studied with renowned cellists such as Janos Starker, William Pleeth, and Jacqueline du Pré. Shauna's talent and dedication to her craft were evident from a young age, and she quickly gained recognition as a rising star in the classical music world. In 1984, Shauna won the prestigious Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York City, which launched her career as a soloist. She has since performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Shauna has also collaborated with renowned conductors such as Sir Andrew Davis, Pinchas Zukerman, and Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Shauna's performances have been praised for their technical brilliance and emotional depth. She has a unique ability to connect with her audience and convey the essence of the music she plays. Shauna's repertoire includes works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, and many other great composers. She has also premiered works by contemporary composers such as John Corigliano, Christos Hatzis, and Marjan Mozetich. Shauna has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In 1995, she was awarded the Virginia Parker Prize by the Canada Council for the Arts, which recognizes outstanding young Canadian musicians. In 2000, she was awarded the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest honors, for her contributions to the arts. Shauna has also been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Alberta Order of Excellence. In addition to her solo career, Shauna is also a dedicated chamber musician. She has performed with many of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Tokyo String Quartet, the Emerson String Quartet, and the Gryphon Trio. Shauna is also a founding member of the Rolston String Quartet, which was formed in 2013 and has quickly gained recognition as one of Canada's leading young ensembles. Shauna is also a passionate educator and mentor. She has taught at many of the world's leading music schools, including the Juilliard School, the Glenn Gould School, and the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Shauna is currently a professor of cello at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Music. Shauna's contributions to the classical music world have been significant and far-reaching. She has inspired countless young musicians and audiences around the world with her artistry and dedication to her craft. Shauna's legacy as a cellist, chamber musician, and educator will continue to inspire future generations of musicians for years to come.

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