Mark O'Connor

Fiddler, violinist and gifted composer Mark O’Connor brings his popular trio to Ventura for the Festival’s Fall Crossover concert. The popular and critically acclaimed recording “Appalachia Waltz” featured O’Connor, Yo-Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer performing beautiful compositions, rich with traditional influences. On November 1st, “The Appalachia Waltz Trio” brings these uniquely American themes to life with the depth and excitement of a talented classical string trio.

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Mark O'Connor's

Appalachia Waltz Trio

November 1, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $45.00 $35.00 $15.00 (students)

Ventura Missionary Church

500 High Point Dr.

Ventura, CA 93003

Mark O'Connor Bio

One of America's most significant contemporary musical artists and one of the brightest talents of his generation, violinist Mark O'Connor is widely recognized as one of the most gifted contemporary composers in America, blending the unique sound of sophisticated violin with the Texas fiddle.

With more than 150 performances, O’Connor’s "Fiddle Concerto No. 1" has become the most-performed modern violin concerto.

His first recording for the Sony Classical record label, “Appalachia Waltz,” was a collaboration with Yo-Yo Ma and double bassist Edgar Meyer. The tremendously successful follow-up release, “Appalachian Journey,” received a GRAMMY® Award in 2001.

In 2002, O'Connor formed a new chamber ensemble, The Appalachia Waltz Trio. Performing a repertoire O'Connor created for his Appalachia Waltz and Appalachian Journey albums, The Appalachia Waltz Trio released its first album, “Crossing Bridges,” in 2004.

For audio and video clips as well as tour dates, please visit www.markoconnor.com

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