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Recent Examples of violinist
The performance of the Rózsa just missed the 70th anniversary of its world premiere, the DSO then led by Walter Hendl, with the most famous violinist of the day, Jascha Heifetz.
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Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
From the stage of Amsterdam's historic concert hall, violinist Hyunjin Cho and cellist Efstratia Chaloulakou look out over row after row of young faces illuminated by the glow of laptop screens.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Taylor resumed his music career in 1995 and launched an independent label, Train Wreck Records, in 2007, intimate, Americana tunes with the likes of singer-violinist Carrie Rodriguez, guitarist John Platania, bassist Tony Mercadante and singer-fiddler Kendel Carson.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The quartet also features violinist Sindri Lederer, violist Andrea Berger and pianist Antonia Koster.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
The group consists of violinist Yale Strom, vocalist Elizabeth Schwartz, tenor saxophonist and flutist Tripp Sprague, guitarist Fred Benedetti and contrabassist Luke Little.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Culpo's father transitioned to business, but her mother continued to work as a professional violinist, playing for the Boston Pops and Boston Symphony.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Claire is a very fine violinist, displaying exceptional technical skill, expressive depth, and maturity.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Scottish harpist Maeve Gilchrist, American violinist Mazz Swift and Congolese guitarist Niwel Tsumbu make up the ensemble’s texturally acute international string section.
—Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
From the stage of Amsterdam's historic concert hall, violinist Hyunjin Cho and cellist Efstratia Chaloulakou look out over row after row of young faces illuminated by the glow of laptop screens.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Taylor resumed his music career in 1995 and launched an independent label, Train Wreck Records, in 2007, intimate, Americana tunes with the likes of singer-violinist Carrie Rodriguez, guitarist John Platania, bassist Tony Mercadante and singer-fiddler Kendel Carson.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The quartet also features violinist Sindri Lederer, violist Andrea Berger and pianist Antonia Koster.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
The group consists of violinist Yale Strom, vocalist Elizabeth Schwartz, tenor saxophonist and flutist Tripp Sprague, guitarist Fred Benedetti and contrabassist Luke Little.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Culpo's father transitioned to business, but her mother continued to work as a professional violinist, playing for the Boston Pops and Boston Symphony.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Claire is a very fine violinist, displaying exceptional technical skill, expressive depth, and maturity.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Scottish harpist Maeve Gilchrist, American violinist Mazz Swift and Congolese guitarist Niwel Tsumbu make up the ensemble’s texturally acute international string section.
—Andrew Gilbert, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for violinist
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Music director Bowling, who doubles as pianist and conductor from the center of the stage, the eight other musicians and 20-plus actors arrayed around her, half-jokes how much her hands hurt from rehearsing the stride style that evolved from ragtime.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pidgeon is great, but watching her perform is like watching a pianist who could pull off Chopin be forced to practice scales.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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The group consists of violinist Yale Strom, vocalist Elizabeth Schwartz, tenor saxophonist and flutist Tripp Sprague, guitarist Fred Benedetti and contrabassist Luke Little.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Japanese percussionist and bamboo flutist Kaoru Watanabe and Sicilian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi contribute to the polyrhythmic grooves and spacious, reflective passages.—
Andrew Gilbert,
San Francisco Chronicle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Tammearu also began playing with her guitarist, Elijah Herchert, and roommate and bassist, Mo Todd.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Such is life for Creed Bratton, who was a lead guitarist and singer for the hitmaking Grass Roots during the ‘60s.—
Brett Milano,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The quartet also features violinist Sindri Lederer, violist Andrea Berger and pianist Antonia Koster.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The principal flutist of the San Diego Symphony, Lombardo will be joined by such talented musicians as symphony violinist Tiffany Wee and Hausmann Quartet violist Angela Choong.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tiu, a Southern California harpist who has graced stages from Seattle to Savannah, recently served as Visiting Principal Harp of the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Scottish harpist Maeve Gilchrist, American violinist Mazz Swift and Congolese guitarist Niwel Tsumbu make up the ensemble’s texturally acute international string section.—
Andrew Gilbert,
San Francisco Chronicle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Redd, a renowned drummer and vibraphonist, had previously performed at the annual Christmas Eve Jazz Jam at the Kennedy Center for more than 20 years.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Milwaukee after-school programs are getting a boost in funds and support for bringing music opportunities to kids – thanks to Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Grammy‑winning saxophonist previews his Detroit Jazz Festival artist‑in‑residence year with a March 25 performance at Wayne State.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Featuring Cohen, saxophonist Tivon Pennicott and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Principal oboist Jennifer Corning Lucio and principal cellist Allan Steele found a happy medium in between, Steele dispatching flashy writing with particularly impressive aplomb.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Violinist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/violinist. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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