Nina Bodnar

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Nina Bodnar (born 1961 [1] ) is an American concert violinist.

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Early life and education

Bodnar studied with Henri Temianka. [2] Bodnar won the 1981 Thibaud International Competition in Paris. [1]

Career

Bodnar served as concertmaster of the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra [3] prior to becoming concertmaster of the Saint Louis Symphony under Leonard Slatkin. [4]

Bodnar's playing in the Opera Theater of St. Louis's performances of "Black River" and Leonard Bernstein's " Candide ," was favorably reviewed by the New York Times . [5] Her performances with the Rossetti String Quartet [6] and other ensembles [7] [8] [9] [2] were praised by the LA Times.

Bodnar served as artistic director of the Santa Barbara Music and Arts Conservatory. [10] Her Carlo Bergonzi violin inspired at least one of her students to become interested in fine instruments. [11]

Personal life

Bodnar's marriage to French violinist Gilles Apap ended in divorce. [12]

References

  1. 1 2 Rockwell, John (June 18, 1981). "News of Music". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  2. 1 2 Arlen, Walter (October 14, 1981). "Nina Bodnar Soloist with Temianka". Los Angeles Times.
  3. ↑ Best, Jennifer (March 18, 2017). "Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra's Musicians Remain Grateful for Unique Experience". Noozhawk. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  4. ↑ Oestreich, James (March 19, 1994). "Classical Music in Review: Saint Louis Symphony Carnegie Hall". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  5. ↑ Kozinn, Allan (June 25, 1994). "Review/Opera; A Dive Into Depression, Then Up With 'Candide'". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  6. ↑ Cariaga, Daniel (2000-10-30). "Rossetti Plays With Passion". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  7. ↑ Cariaga, Daniel (1989-10-14). "New Compositions by Henri Lazarof Played at UCLA". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  8. ↑ Archives, L.A. Times (2000-11-30). "BEST BETS Thursday 11/30". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  9. ↑ Bernheimer, Martin (1993-02-25). "MUSIC REVIEW : A Raucous Concert at Cerritos Center : The St. Louis Symphony encounters some acoustical problems in our newest arts emporium". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  10. ↑ "Faculty". Santa Barbara Music and Arts Conservatory. 2017-08-23. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
  11. ↑ "Exhibition and Concert in San Francisco to Feature Contemporary Violin and Bow Makers". Violinist.com. 2023-03-31. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  12. ↑ Peterson, Diane (November 6, 2008). "Bow Brilliance". The Press Democrat. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
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