Brigitte Rolland
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Brigitte Rolland (born 8 October 1964) is a Canadian violinist. In 1988 she won the Prix d'Europe and was placed second in the London Philharmonic Orchestra Competition. She has appeared as a soloist in concerts with the , I Musici de Montréal, the , and the . She has performed at the , the , the , and in recitals in Canada, England, France, and Spain. She has made appearances on CBC Radio and Radio Suisse Romande.[1]
Born into a Montreal family of musicians, Rolland is the daughter of musician Pierre Rolland and the sister of cellist . She began studying the violin at the age of 5 with , and from 1971-1980 was a pupil of . In 1981 she entered McGill University where she was a student of . From 1983-1987 she studied at the Royal College of Music in London under Rodney Friend, and was awarded an associate diploma.[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Anik Larose. "Brigitte Rolland". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on 2006-05-22.
- Living people
- 1964 births
- Alumni of the Royal College of Music
- Canadian classical violinists
- McGill University School of Music alumni
- 21st-century classical violinists
- Women classical violinists