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in Menlo Park, CA

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Chamber

 

 

Vocal

 

Krista Bennion Feeney is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant impact in the world of music. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1971, Krista showed an early interest in music and began playing the violin at the age of four. Her parents, both musicians, recognized her talent and encouraged her to pursue a career in music. Krista's early musical education was under the tutelage of her mother, Donna Bennion, who was a violinist with the Utah Symphony. She later studied with renowned violinists such as Dorothy DeLay, Masao Kawasaki, and Itzhak Perlman. Krista attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where she earned her Bachelor of Music degree in 1993 and her Master of Music degree in 1995. Krista's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age. She won numerous competitions and awards, including the Utah Symphony Young Artist Competition, the Utah State Fair Talent Competition, and the National Federation of Music Clubs Competition. In 1989, she was selected to perform with the Utah Symphony as a soloist, which was a significant achievement for a young musician. After completing her studies at Juilliard, Krista began her professional career as a violinist. She has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. She has also collaborated with renowned conductors such as Leonard Bernstein, Sir Simon Rattle, and Zubin Mehta. One of Krista's most significant achievements was her performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto with the Utah Symphony in 1996. The performance was highly acclaimed, and Krista was praised for her technical skill and emotional depth. She has since performed the concerto with many other orchestras around the world, cementing her reputation as one of the leading interpreters of the work. In addition to her work as a soloist, Krista is also an accomplished chamber musician. She has performed with many of the world's leading chamber ensembles, including the Emerson String Quartet, the Guarneri String Quartet, and the Tokyo String Quartet. She is a founding member of the American String Quartet, which has been praised for its innovative programming and virtuosic performances. Krista's dedication to music education is also noteworthy. She has taught at the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the University of Utah. She is currently a professor of violin at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, where she is highly respected by her students and colleagues. Throughout her career, Krista has received numerous awards and honors. In 1997, 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 Naumburg International Violin Competition and the Concert Artists Guild International Competition. Krista's recordings have also received critical acclaim. Her recording of the Brahms Violin Concerto with the Utah Symphony was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1997. She has also recorded works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Schubert, among others. In addition to her musical achievements, Krista is also known for her philanthropic work. She is a supporter of many charitable organizations, including the American Cancer Society and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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