Violinist Lucia Conrad is a Concertmaster of the Willamette
Falls Symphony in Oregon City. She is also Associate
Principal violinist in Salem Chamber Orchestra.
Lucia has appeared in both the United States and Europe as a
soloist and chamber musician. She has worked as a freelance
symphonic musician in central Europe, touring since a very
young age with symphony orchestras, such as the Gustav
Mahler Jungend Orchester directed by Claudio Abbado.
After settling in the US she has been a member of the Maryland
Symphony Orchestra, the Millbrook Chamber Orchestra, the Pan
American and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestras. She has
also played with the Lake Charles Symphony, the Beaumont
Symphony and the Symphony of Southeast Texas, Rose City
Chamber orchestra, Oregon East Symphony and Portland
Columbia Symphony.
Falls Symphony in Oregon City. She is also Associate
Principal violinist in Salem Chamber Orchestra.
Lucia has appeared in both the United States and Europe as a
soloist and chamber musician. She has worked as a freelance
symphonic musician in central Europe, touring since a very
young age with symphony orchestras, such as the Gustav
Mahler Jungend Orchester directed by Claudio Abbado.
After settling in the US she has been a member of the Maryland
Symphony Orchestra, the Millbrook Chamber Orchestra, the Pan
American and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestras. She has
also played with the Lake Charles Symphony, the Beaumont
Symphony and the Symphony of Southeast Texas, Rose City
Chamber orchestra, Oregon East Symphony and Portland
Columbia Symphony.
As a soloist she has performed at the Lyceum, the
Strathmore Hall, the Czech Embassy, the Residence
of the Ambassador of Germany, in addition to many
other recital halls in the DC metropolitan area.
She has performed with the Apollonian Chamber
Players, the Friday Morning Music Club and in the
Mosaic Concert Series.
Lucia is a champion of contemporary music and
performs new works as much as she can. Among her
favorites are modern dance work Tensile for violin, flute
and piano by Ron Coleman, Contemplation by Ron
Coleman and Ash Wednesday I and II for String Quartet
and a soprano by Sidney Bailin.
She is also part of the Classical Revolution PDX, a
group that brings classical music to unusual places,
such as the Holocene, Someday Lounge, Costellos
Travel Caffe and others.
Strathmore Hall, the Czech Embassy, the Residence
of the Ambassador of Germany, in addition to many
other recital halls in the DC metropolitan area.
She has performed with the Apollonian Chamber
Players, the Friday Morning Music Club and in the
Mosaic Concert Series.
Lucia is a champion of contemporary music and
performs new works as much as she can. Among her
favorites are modern dance work Tensile for violin, flute
and piano by Ron Coleman, Contemplation by Ron
Coleman and Ash Wednesday I and II for String Quartet
and a soprano by Sidney Bailin.
She is also part of the Classical Revolution PDX, a
group that brings classical music to unusual places,
such as the Holocene, Someday Lounge, Costellos
Travel Caffe and others.
She also works as a freelance violinist with her 1788
Casper Strnad violin and her Zeta electric fusion violin. Her
Fleur-de-lis String Quartet performed for the First Lady of the
Republic of Poland (in 1999) and for the President Lech
Walesa (in 2000).
She has earned two degrees in violin performance from
Prague Conservatory and the Catholic University of
America plus a degree in pedagogy. Among her teachers
were Robert Gerle, Howard Beebe and Frantisek Pospisil.
She won a full scholarship to the National Symphony
Orchestra Summer Institute where she studied with Luis
Haza.
Lucia completed her Suzuki Teacher Training with John
Kendall.
She was a faculty member of the DC Youth Orchestra until
September 2005. She has also founded and directed
Musical Sundays in Maryland, a chamber music program for
young musicians.
Lucia's private violin studio is located in SE Portland, Oregon.
Some Lucia's reviews:
Casper Strnad violin and her Zeta electric fusion violin. Her
Fleur-de-lis String Quartet performed for the First Lady of the
Republic of Poland (in 1999) and for the President Lech
Walesa (in 2000).
She has earned two degrees in violin performance from
Prague Conservatory and the Catholic University of
America plus a degree in pedagogy. Among her teachers
were Robert Gerle, Howard Beebe and Frantisek Pospisil.
She won a full scholarship to the National Symphony
Orchestra Summer Institute where she studied with Luis
Haza.
Lucia completed her Suzuki Teacher Training with John
Kendall.
She was a faculty member of the DC Youth Orchestra until
September 2005. She has also founded and directed
Musical Sundays in Maryland, a chamber music program for
young musicians.
Lucia's private violin studio is located in SE Portland, Oregon.
Some Lucia's reviews:
| Dear Lucia, Thank you very much for performing at the German Embassy residence on Tuesday evening. The setting, the music and your extraordinary talent and musicianship all made for a very special event. Many people in attendance spoke to me about you. Your performance had quite an impact on the audience; it looked as though you were surrounded by well wishers for most of the evening. Very sincerely, Amy Antonelli Ph.D. Assistant Dean, Catholic University of America |
Dear Lucia,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the 180 singers of the
Oratorio Society, please accept sincere appreciation for your part in
the success of our benefit at the German Ambassador's residence
on October 26th.
Your performance was certainly one of the highlights of the evening.
Thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule to be part of
the program of the evening.
Many, many thanks.
Most sincerely,
Diane Peterson
Executive Director, Oratorio Society of Washington
| Dear Ms. Conrad, I would like to take this moment to thank you for being such a special part of our first Fall Choral Concert this year. We were truly so pleased for the privilege and the joy of having you here to share your talent. The audience responded very positively to the concert, which would not have been a success without your help. Once again, thank you indeed. Your professionalism, your time, and your service are greatly appreciated! We will certainly look forward to having you again in the future. Sincerely! Phil Peng Choral Manager, DPA, American University |
Dear Lucia,
Please accept our appreciation and gratitude for your
participation in our Benefit Concert for the Flood Victims in
Poland. Everyone present was admiring dedication of the
artists for such a noble cause and excellence of their
performances. We are trully grateful for the part you have
performed to make this Concert a success. Congratulations.
Gratefully in Jesus through Mother Mary.
Fr. Stanislaw Hajkowski S. Chr.
Our Lady Queen of Poland
Please accept our appreciation and gratitude for your
participation in our Benefit Concert for the Flood Victims in
Poland. Everyone present was admiring dedication of the
artists for such a noble cause and excellence of their
performances. We are trully grateful for the part you have
performed to make this Concert a success. Congratulations.
Gratefully in Jesus through Mother Mary.
Fr. Stanislaw Hajkowski S. Chr.
Our Lady Queen of Poland
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