For senior Sofie Yang, violin has been an integrative part of her life. Growing up in Milwaukee, Yang was first introduced to violin through an “instrument petting zoo” hosted by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (MSO). Since first trying the instrument, Sofie noted, “I wanted to learn how to play! I started [violin] the summer before…
Artist Spotlight: Brandin Kreuder
Photo by Veronica Bella Lawrence’s five-year Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music double-degree program allows students to pursue both musical and non-musical interests in a highly collaborative and innovative environment. For supersenior Brandin Kreuder, the double-degree program has allowed him to explore his love for both violin and the visual arts. Pursuing a Bachelor…
Rachel Barton Pine shares violin talents with Lawrence
Lawrence is fortunate enough to host high-profile performers who want to play for university students and Appleton townspeople. On Saturday, Feb. 6 in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Rachel Barton Pine gave a two-hour violin recital featuring several challenging and beautiful masterpieces. Pine is an accomplished soloist from Chicago who has performed all over the world.…