Jenny Oaks Baker and John Pew TSO at AF Amphitheater Kathy Brown, Cellist
Color Band

Guest Artists
Rosalie Macmillan

(Performing May 4, 5, 2012)


Rosalie Macmillan

Recognized for her "vibrant, goose-bump-inducing flair," (Salt Lake Tribune) violinist Rosalie Macmillan has won over audiences around the globe.

"[Her] wonderfully incisive playing…shone with a gorgeous tone." —Deseret News

"Passion-filled interpretations became almost common-place. Melodic lines soared to palpable climaxes amid high-octane virtuosity." —Salt Lake Tribune

"Rosalie is an artist of high integrity. Her playing demonstrates technical assurance and high musical sensitivity." —Igor Gruppman, concertmaster, Rotterdam Philharmonic

"Spectacular violinist." —Joseph Silverstein, conductor and professor, Curtis Institute

Recital tours have taken Rosalie to Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, the UK, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, South Africa, Canada, and all across the United States.

As featured soloist with the BYU Chamber Orchestra she toured Israel, Egypt, Jordan and Russia, giving performances in such venues as the Cairo Opera House and the Bolshoi Hall of the Moscow Conservatory.

Beginning with her orchestral debut at age 13, Rosalie appeared regularly with conductor Joseph Silverstein and the Utah Symphony. She has also soloed with the Kamuela Philharmonic, Westminster Chamber Orchestra, Brigham Young University Philharmonic, Utah Chamber Orchestra, Murray Symphony, Oquirrh Mountain Symphony, UVU Chamber Orchestra, Mormon Youth Symphony, Sundance Theater Orchestra, and Granite Youth Symphony.

Additionally, Rosalie has exposed new audiences to classical music as a featured soloist in unique venues, such as ballet, ballroom dance, theater and film productions, as well as jazz, pop and rock concerts.

Rosalie plays a 1726 Montagnana violin and a Dominique Peccatte bow, on loan from a generous sponsor. She resides in Provo, Utah with her world champion equestrian husband, David, and her baby boy, William.