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Charlie Siem | |
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 Charlie Siem | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 14 January 1986 (age 38) London, England |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation | Violinist |
| Instrument | Violin |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Sony Music |
| Website | charliesiem |
Charles Maximilian Siem [1] (born 14 January 1986) is an English contemporary classical violinist.
Charlie Siem was born in London, England, to Kristian Siem, a Norwegian businessman, and his South African-born wife. [1] [2] [3] He has three sisters, all involved in arts: musician and composer Sasha Siem, [4] visual artist and healing arts/yoga teacher Sophie Madeleine Siem, [5] and artist and model Louisa Tatiana Kristianne Siem. [6]
Siem began the study of violin at age three when his interest was piqued upon hearing the cassettes his mother used to play for her children. He went on to study at Eton College and Girton College, Cambridge, and continued his violin studies with Itzhak Rashkovsky and Shlomo Mintz. He performed his first concerto with an orchestra at age 15, and played with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at age 18. [7] He has gained recognition in the past few years by playing alongside artists such as The Who and Miley Cyrus. Among his fans include Lady Gaga and Katy Perry.
Siem is distantly related to Norwegian violin virtuoso and composer Ole Bull. [8] [ better source needed ]
He plays a violin made by Guarneri del Gesu from 1735, also known as "The d'Egville". The violin was previously owned by Yehudi Menuhin. [7]
He is married to Countess Viola Arrivabene Valenti Gonzaga, first daughter of Count Giberto Arrivabene Valenti Gonzaga and Princess Bianca of Savoy-Aosta (daughter of Princess Claude of Orléans).
Siem has released CDs through the years:
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