Arabella Steinbacher facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arabella Steinbacher
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Steinbacher in 2014
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| Born | 14 November 1981 |
| Nationality | German |
| Alma mater | Munich College of Music |
| Occupation | classical violinist |
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Arabella Miho Steinbacher (born November 14, 1981) is a famous German classical violinist. She is known for her amazing performances around the world.
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About Arabella Steinbacher
Early Life and Musical Start
Arabella Steinbacher was born in Munich, Germany. Her mother is Japanese, and her father is German. She started playing the violin when she was only three years old. Her mother learned about the Suzuki method, a special way to teach music to young children.
When Arabella was nine, she joined the Munich College of Music. There, she learned from a great teacher named Ana Chumachenco.
Learning from the Best
Arabella also met other famous musicians. She took part in special lessons called master classes. These were taught by well-known violin teachers like Dorothy DeLay. She also became a student of Anne-Sophie Mutter, another very famous violinist. Anne-Sophie Mutter helped young musicians through her "Circle of friends" program.
Performing Around the World
Arabella Steinbacher often plays with top orchestras all over the globe. She has performed with groups like the New York Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. She has also worked with many famous conductors. These are the people who lead the orchestra.
Recordings and Awards
Arabella has made many recordings of her music. She records her music with a company called PENTATONE. She has won several important music awards. These include the ECHO Klassik award, which she won twice.
Music for a Good Cause
Arabella uses her music to help others. She is an ambassador for an organization called CARE. In 2011, she went on a tour in Japan. This was after a big tsunami disaster there. Her tour was called "Music of Hope." A DVD was made about her work and performances during this tour.
Her Special Violin
Arabella Steinbacher plays a very special violin. It is called the Booth Stradivarius. This violin was made in 1716. It is provided to her by the Nippon Music Foundation.
In 2017, she married Wolfgang Schaufler. He is a publisher for a music company. In April 2023, Arabella played a brand new violin concerto for the first time. It was called "To beam in distant heavens..." and was written by composer Georges Lentz.
Awards and Recognitions
- 2000 International Joseph Joachim Violin Competition (3rd Prize)
- 2001 Förderpreis des Freistaates Bayern (Award from the Free State of Bavaria)
- 2001 Scholarship "Anne-Sophie Mutter's circle of friends"
Music Recordings
Arabella Steinbacher has recorded many classical music pieces. She has recorded concertos by famous composers like Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart. She also recorded works by Antonio Vivaldi, including his famous Four Seasons. Her recordings are available through PENTATONE.
See also
In Spanish: Arabella Steinbacher para niños
