Rozanna

Born outside the box... Rozanna has steadily forged new ground, attracting audiences where most violists have never gone, most recently signing with Arabesque Recordings when signing with a label is near impossible, especially for a violist. Her latest with Mark O'Connor and Julian Lage, was described by some as 'smokin;' Recent activities include performance with Madeleine Peyroux at Carnegie Hall, followed by a special set at Barbes for Madeleine's release, an SOB"S appearance, world premie...

Born outside the box... Rozanna has steadily forged new ground, attracting audiences where most violists have never gone, most recently signing with Arabesque Recordings when signing with a label is near impossible, especially for a violist. Her latest with Mark O'Connor and Julian Lage, was described by some as 'smokin;' Recent activities include performance with Madeleine Peyroux at Carnegie Hall, followed by a special set at Barbes for Madeleine's release, an SOB"S appearance, world premiere for viola and chorus by Clare Shore at the Spoleto Festival , a solo appearance at the Rainbow Room, also the Worldwide Plaza in New York, accompanied by the Indie band SEER, performances for Mayor Bloomberg and Tina Fey. In addition to recording the solo viola part by Christopher Mangum for the King Tut Exhibition, which is currently touring the world, the artist gave a special performance alongside the exhibition at the Field Museum in Chicago. She has performed original music on the runway for Fashion Week and was a guest panelist at Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University. Whether performing and producing the music videos Chromatic Fantasy and Sweet Thunder, premiering a Concerto by Tania Leon, performing at Jazz Au Bar with Kim Garfunkel or improvising with Nigel Kennedy, this unique violist of the 21st century, wins high acclaim: The San Francisco Examiner “...magisterial...” American Record Guide “...breathtaking virtuosity...” Village Voice “heart-touching sincerity...unabashedly romantic… soulful...” Rozanna’s music and playing has been featured in a world peace exhibition at the United Nations and Capital Hill, in the movie, Dancing With Kendra and the Knitting Factory for Marianne Pearl. Her most recent incarnation, Sweet Thunder, merges classical and popular culture seamlessly, redefining the role of the virtuoso. Her music videos have been seen throughout North and South America on the Classic Arts Showcase, the TRIO Network, the Park City Film Music Festival, Rhode Island and Columbus International Film Festivals, where Chromatic Fantasy was a prize-winner. Rozanna has been voted ‘Featured Artist of the Month’ on a popular music website Reward Talent, virtually unheard of for a violist.