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James Ehnes
James Ehnes has established himself as one of the most sought-after musicians on the international stage. 2023–24 concerto highlights include the National Symphony at Carnegie Hall, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouworkest, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, Philharmonia, Israel Philharmonic, and Orchestre National de France. He is the first violinist of the Ehnes Quartet and the Artistic Director of the Seattle Chamber Music Society. His extensive discography has won many awards including two GRAMMY awards, three Gramophone awards, and 12 Junos. Ehnes plays the “Marsick” Stradivarius violin of 1715, and a viola made by John Becker in 2021.