Charlie Siem facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Charlie Siem
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Charlie Siem
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| Background information | |
| Born | 14 January 1986 (age 39) London, England |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Violinist |
| Instruments | Violin |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Sony Music |
Charles Maximilian Siem (born 14 January 1986) is a talented English classical violinist. He is known for his amazing violin playing and has performed all over the world. Charlie started playing the violin at a very young age and has grown into a famous musician.
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Charlie Siem's Journey to Music
Charlie Siem was born in London, England. His father, Kristian Siem, is from Norway, and his mother was born in South Africa. Charlie has three sisters, and they are all involved in creative arts! His sister Sasha Siem is a musician and composer.
Charlie became interested in the violin when he was just three years old. He heard his mother playing music cassettes, and it sparked his curiosity. 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.
When he was 15, Charlie performed his first concerto with an orchestra. A concerto is a piece of music for a solo instrument, like a violin, played with an orchestra. By age 18, he was playing with the famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He has even shared the stage with popular artists like The Who and Miley Cyrus.
Charlie Siem is distantly related to a famous Norwegian violin player and composer named Ole Bull.
His Special Violin
Charlie plays a very old and special violin. It was made in 1735 by a famous violin maker named Guarneri del Gesu. This violin is known as "The d'Egville." Before Charlie owned it, another legendary violinist, Yehudi Menuhin, played this same instrument.
What People Say About His Music
Many people have praised Charlie Siem's performances. Critics often talk about his deep feeling and passion when he plays.
For example, one review said his music had "a great romantic combination of drama, passion and tenderness." His album "Under the Stars" was even named "Album of the week" by Classic FM. They said it had "a very attractive selection of favourites, performed with the violinist's trademark grace and intimacy."
Gramophone magazine noted how Charlie's "tone [sound] soar[s] in a great arch." This means his violin playing can reach high, beautiful notes that sound amazing.
A newspaper called China Art News wrote that Charlie "completely broke people's prejudices with his performance." They added that he showed "the charm of 'the most exciting young violinist in the contemporary music world'." They also mentioned his "consummate display of skill" and how he "captivated the audience."
Charlie Siem's Albums
Charlie Siem has released several music albums over the years. Here are some of them:
- 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
