Charlie Siem facts for kids
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Charlie Siem
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Charlie Siem
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| Born | 14 January 1986 (age 39) London, England |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Violinist |
| Instruments | Violin |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Sony Music |
Charlie Siem is a talented English classical violinist. He was born on January 14, 1986, in London. He is known for his amazing violin playing and has performed all over the world.
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About Charlie Siem
Charlie Siem grew up in London, England. His father, Kristian Siem, is from Norway, and his mother is from South Africa. Charlie has three sisters who are also involved in the arts, like music and art.
Charlie started playing the violin when he was only three years old! He became interested after hearing his mother play music cassettes. He later studied at famous schools like Eton College and Girton College, Cambridge. He also learned from great violin teachers, Itzhak Rashkovsky and Shlomo Mintz.
Early Performances
Charlie performed his first big concert with an orchestra when he was 15. By the time he was 18, he played with the famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He has even shared the stage with popular artists like The Who and Miley Cyrus.
Charlie Siem is also distantly related to a famous Norwegian violin player and composer named Ole Bull.
His Special Violin
Charlie plays a very special violin. It was made in 1735 by a famous maker named Guarneri del Gesu. This violin is known as "The d'Egville." Before Charlie, another legendary violinist, Yehudi Menuhin, owned this same violin.
Music and Albums
Charlie Siem has released several music albums over the years. These albums feature his beautiful violin playing. He often performs classical pieces and works with different orchestras and conductors.
Some of his albums include:
- Elgar & Grieg (Sonatas for Violin and Piano) with Andrei Korobeinikov
- Violin Virtuoso
- Bruch, Wieniawski, Ole Bull with The London Symphony Orchestra
- Tony Banks: six pieces for orchestra
- Under The Stars with Münchner Rundfunkorchester
- Midnight Garden
- Between the Clouds with Itamar Golan
What People Say About His Music
Many people have praised Charlie Siem's performances. Critics have described his playing as having "deep heart and soul." They often mention his "grace and intimacy" when he plays. One review said his music-making is "more than capable of speaking for itself." Another noted his "astonishing technique" and how he "captivated the audience."
