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GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades; he’s collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and others. Botti has topped the jazz charts with numerous albums, earned multiple Gold and Platinum records, performed with symphony orchestras and on prestigious stages from Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl to the Sydney Opera House. Blue Note has been a standard-bearer of jazz throughout its storied history, and the trumpeter found a receptive partner in label president Don Was. “ Anyone that’s lucky enough to say they’re on Blue Note Records should be pinching themselves” ― Chris Botti Get updates & news from Chris Botti Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Back in 2000, Amadeus, along with the Bond Quartet, were the first in the world to use an all-electric instrument array in order to achieve the perfect blend of classical and modern, thus actually creating a new musical style. Amadeus gained popularity in Romania first and very soon they went internationally. Until 2010, they released five record albums with a major label and performed around the world. Since then, Amadeus have been independent. The next ten years were filled with international tours and many successful music videos. These were mostly renditions of famous songs. In 2020 they released an anniversary album with original music, Joy. Amadeus' mission has always been bringing the youth close to classical music, inspiring them to start learning how to play an instrument. Amadeus is proud to be a Yamaha Europe Artist. “From the beginning, we dared to be different and all of you supported us. Thank you!” ― Amadeus Get updates & news from Amadeus Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Lindsey Stirling (born 1986) is an American violinist, songwriter, and dancer. She has presented choreographed violin performances & music videos on YouTube since 2007. Stirling was quarter-finalist on America's Got Talent in in 2010 & later featured in '30 Under 30 Music: Class Of 2015' in Forbes magazine. Her second albem Shatter Me (2014) reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Her YouTube channel now has more than 13 million subscribers! Stirling performs a variety of music styles, from classical to pop and rock to electronic dance music. Aside from original work, her discography contains covers of songs by other musicians and various soundtracks. She regularly does spectacular tours worldwide so follow her socials to keep up to date! Stirling has even created a Signature Violin with Yamaha called 'Crystallize'. “The only reason I am successful is because I have stayed true to myself. You’ve got to have confidence in the very thing that makes you unique – then wait for the world to catch up.” ― Lindsey Stirling Get updates & news from Lyndsey Stirling Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) was an Italian violinist, guitarist, and composer. He was one of the most celebrated violin virtuosi of his time, and left his mark as one of the pillars of modern violin technique. Niccolo Paganini is best known for his caprice in A minor (Op. 1 No. 24) and he served as an inspiration for other prominent artists from Johannes Brahms to Sergei Rachmaninoff. Get information about Niccolo Paganini Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

French musician & producer Eric Levi is the musical tour de force behind the ethereal & evocative soundscapes of Era. A founding member of the group 'Shakin' Street', Levi returned to Paris in 1992 to pursue a solo career as a film composer. Following the success of his score to box office hit 'Les Visiteurs', Levi founded the crossover act, Era. The project has since become a world-wide success with 6 million albums sold internationally. #violin #concertotv #classicalmusic #concerto #violinist

Canadian-born violinist Lara St. John has been described as "something of a phenomenon" by The Strad and a “high-powered soloist” by the New York Times. She has performed as soloist with the orchestras of Cleveland, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, the Boston Pops, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, the Royal Philharmonic, NDR Symphony, Zurich Chamber Orchestra, Ensemble Orchestral de Paris and and many others. Lara St. John is a Canadian violinist with formal training at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia and the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow. She has released a string of successful albums, predominantly of Bach, but has suffered criticism from the world’s media for posing nude on two of three album covers. However, the controversy surrounding her career has not undermined her ability as a musician and Lara continues to astound audiences with her superb technique and irresistible vitality. “Lara St. John happens to be a volcanic violinist with a huge, fabulous tone that pours out of her like molten lava. She has technique to burn and plays at a constant high heat.” - LA TIMES Get updates & news from Lara St. John Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Linda Brava (real name Lampenius) is a Finnish classical violinist, model and actress. She has performed chamber music all around Europe, Asia, and the US working with various pianists, including Timo Koskinen, Folke Gräsbeck, Laura Mikkola, Carina E. Nilsson,Linn Hendry, and John Lenehan. A child prodigy of the violin, Linda was a soloist with the Helsinki Strings Orchestra at the age of seven. She made her debut at eleven and has since worked with Finland’s finest orchestras. In the 1990's she modeled for Playboy magazine and appeared on the US television series Baywatch. Linda has expanded her repertoire since releasing her debut classical album, but remains a respected classical artist and musician. "...a striking Finnish blonde with impeccable musical credentials" - The Los Angeles Daily News Get updates & news from Linda Brava Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Luciano Pavarotti (1935 - 2007) was one of the world's most respected, beloved and admired tenors. Considered the most famous tenor since Caruso, Pavarotti thrilled audiences the world over for more than four decades. He was a pivotal figure in bringing classical music to mainstream audiences through the ‘Three Tenors’ concerts with Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo. Famed for the brilliance and beauty of his tone, Pavarotti was a larger than life character who shall long be remembered as a true global superstar. Luciano Pavarotti was awarded an enormous number of international accolades, including the Commendatore Cross and Grand Official Cross for services to the Italian Republic, numerous Emmy, Gramophone and Grammy Awards, Officer of the Légion d’Honneur and many other awards. "People think I’m disciplined. It’s not discipline. It’s devotion. There is a great difference." - Pavarotti Get updates & news from Luciano Pavarotti Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Maxim Vengerov is an Israeli Grammy Award winning virtuoso violinist. He is one of the most sought after performers in classical music and among the most exciting musicians of his generation. Maxim Vengerov began his career as a solo violinist at the age of five, won the Wieniawski and Carl Flesch international competitions at ages 10 and 15 respectively, made his first recording at the age of 10, and went on to record extensively for high-profile labels, including Melodia, Teldec, and EMI. He has received numerous awards, including Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Soloist Performance, two Gramophone awards, a Classical Brit Award, five Edison Classical Music Awards, two ECHO awards, and a World Economic Forum Crystal award. He is also the only classical musician to be appointed Envoy of Music by UNICEF. "The musicians responded magnetically to him" - The New York Times Get updates & news from Maxim Vengerov Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Yo-Yo Ma is a French-born Chinese American virtuoso cellist, considered one of the finest in the world. He has recorded more than 90 albums and received 19 Grammy Awards. Ma was born in Paris to Chinese parents and had a musical upbringing. His mother, Marina Lu, was a singer, while his father, Hiao-Tsiun Ma, was a conductor and composer. Ma began to study the violin, then the viola, before taking up the cello. His family moved to New York when he was seven years old. He has collaborated with artists in diverse genres, including singer Bobby McFerrin, guitarist Carlos Santana, Sérgio Assad and his brother, Odair, and singer-songwriter-guitarist James Taylor. Ma's primary performance instrument is a 1733 Montagnana cello valued at US$2.5 million. 'Ma was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2020.' - TIME Get updates & news from Yo-Yo Ma Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) was an Italian composer whose operas, including 'La Boheme', 'Tosca', 'Madame Butterfly', are among the most frequently performed. Regarded as the greatest and most successful proponent of Italian opera after Verdi, he was descended from a long line of composers, stemming from the late-Baroque era. Some of his arias, such as 'O Mio Babbino Caro' from 'Gianni Schicchi', 'Che gelida manina' from 'La Boheme', 'Nessun Dorma' from 'Turandot', have become part of pop culture. 'His operas often showcase his wonderful ability to unite music, words and drama into a single moment.' - OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY Get updates & news from Giacomo Puccini Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Giulio Caccini (1551 – 1618) was an Italian composer, teacher, singer, instrumentalist and writer of the very late Renaissance and early Baroque eras. He was one of the founders of the genre of opera, and one of the single most influential creators of the new Baroque style. He was also the father of the composer Francesca Caccini. "it occurred to me to introduce a kind of music in which one could almost speak in tones, employing in it ... a certain noble negligence of song, sometimes passing through several dissonances while still maintaining the bass note..." - Giulio Caccini Get updates & news from Giulio Caccini Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians