Period

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Renaissance

 

 

Baroque

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Alice Kosloski was born on May 12, 1990, in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a cellist. From a young age, Alice showed a natural talent for music and began taking piano lessons at the age of four. As Alice grew older, she began to explore other instruments and eventually settled on the violin as her primary focus. She began taking lessons with a local violin teacher and quickly progressed, winning her first competition at the age of eight. Alice continued to excel in music throughout her childhood and teenage years, participating in numerous competitions and performances. She was accepted into the prestigious Juilliard School in New York City, where she studied under renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman. During her time at Juilliard, Alice continued to hone her skills and gain recognition for her talent. She won several awards, including the Juilliard Concerto Competition and the Dorothy DeLay Scholarship. She also performed as a soloist with several orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. After graduating from Juilliard, Alice began her professional career as a soloist and chamber musician. She quickly gained a reputation for her technical skill and emotional depth in her performances. She performed at some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. In addition to her solo work, Alice also became a sought-after chamber musician. She formed a string quartet with three other Juilliard graduates, and they quickly gained a following for their innovative interpretations of classical works. The quartet won several awards, including the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition and the Banff International String Quartet Competition. Alice's career continued to flourish, and she became known for her dedication to contemporary music. She worked closely with several composers, including John Adams and Philip Glass, to premiere new works for the violin. She also collaborated with other musicians, including pianist Lang Lang and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Throughout her career, Alice has received numerous awards and honors. She was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2015, recognizing her as one of the most innovative and influential musicians of her generation. She has also been awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant and the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award. Despite her success, Alice remains dedicated to her craft and continues to push the boundaries of classical music. She is known for her passionate performances and her commitment to bringing classical music to new audiences. She currently resides in New York City, where she continues to perform and teach.

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