Canadian violinist GABRIELLE DESPRÉS has garnered numerous awards, including first prizes in the Irving M. Klein International String Competition and the Juilliard Concerto Competition. She also earned top prizes in the Michael Hill, Elmar Oliveira and Washington International Violin Competitions. As a soloist, she has performed with orchestras including the Juilliard Orchestra, the Spokane Symphony, the Chamber Orchestra of Edmonton, and the Peninsula Symphony. An avid chamber musician, she recently performed at Music in the Vineyards, Schiermonnikoog Festival, and the Edmonton Summer Solstice Music Festival.
Gabrielle received a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music at the Juilliard School as a proud recipient of the Kovner Fellowship. She is currently pursuing her Artist Diploma at Juilliard, studying with Catherine Cho. Her past mentors include Donald Weilerstein, Joseph Lin, Masao Kawasaki, Robert Uchida, and James Keene.
Gabrielle currently plays on a violin of Zosimo Bergonzi and a bow of Étienne Pajeot, graciously provided to her by CANIMEX INC., from Drummondville, Quebec, Canada.
About our Rising Stars
ChamberFest Cleveland’s Rising Stars are recognized for their extraordinary talent. They are invited to deepen their connection to the art of chamber music by immersing themselves in the festival, rehearsing side by side with the leading chamber musicians of our time, and performing in a professional concert setting for discerning audiences and critics alike.
The Rising Stars program is generously supported by Michael Frank and the late Pat Snyder.