Linda Lampenius performing in, in 2009Background informationBirth nameLinda Magdalena LampeniusAlso known asLinda BravaBorn( 1970-02-26) 26 February 1970 (age 49)OriginGenres,Occupation(s)InstrumentsYears active1977– presentLabelsLinda Lampenius ProductionsWebsiteLinda Cullberg Lampenius, better known by her maiden name Linda Lampenius and international stage name Linda Brava, (born 26 February 1970) is a. Named as one of the most versatile and accomplished players of her generation, Brava has also performed, and, among others. Contents.Background Brava was born into a family in which music formed a vital part of life. Her father, (1921–2016), was a former theatre director, actor, singer, and also a composer of. Her mother, Ulla Eklund, is a former actress and singer. Both of them worked at the in Helsinki.At age three, Brava began to perform with her parents as a singer. Later on, in addition to her solo and orchestral performances, Brava would play the violin accompanied by her father on the piano, while her mother sang alongside them.
In 1978, reported on Brava, a child violinist to remember, after her impressive solo concert appearance.After leaving Finland in 1997, Brava has lived in,. She is married to Martin Cullberg, a Swedish defense lawyer, and they have two daughters: Olivia, born 2009, and Cecilia, born 2013. Brava's parents-in-law are professor and psychotherapist Marta Cullberg Weston. Early years as a child violinist After attending a musical kindergarten, Brava began studying the violin at the age of five, under the guidance of, the developer of the method. Brava's career then began as a member and soloist of the at the age of seven with players two and even three times her age.Throughout her childhood, Brava toured all around the world with the Helsinki Strings, giving concerts in, et cetera. As a child violinist, she also appeared on Finnish TV numerous times as part of the artistic-educational TV series Minifiddlers in Musicland on.In fairly rapid succession, Brava was awarded a scholarship by the Swedish Cultural Foundation for being such a promising young violinist, became of the Helsinki Strings, and performed as a soloist of the at the age of 11.
Around the same time, she was also selected for solo roles within the Helsinki Strings, touring among others in England. Education and orchestral work Brava studied at the in Finland from 1985 to 1997, first in the youth department and then the Department of Soloists. She was one of the first students to get into the university based only on one's audition performance. At the Sibelius Academy, Brava studied the violin, music theory and history, pedagogy and opera singing, having her own violin students as well.
She also played in chamber ensembles, and her Ofelia quartet was chosen to perform in the final concert of the master class course given by the.Still a student, Brava acquired substantial orchestral experience. From 1990 through 1997, she served as Concertmistress of the Conducting Class Orchestra, taught by professors. She also served as Concertmistress of the Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra on various occasions as well as played the 1st violin in the for three years, before embarking on a full-time solo career.In addition to the Sibelius Academy, Brava also studied privately with professor Mauricio Fuks in the USA as well as took part in numerous master classes in Finland, France, and, including 's Violin Programme, studying with., former leader of the Department of Soloists at the Sibelius Academy, has said that Brava 'is a sensitive artistic type and very skillful and experienced as a musician.
Her playing is high-quality and full-blooded'. For conductor 'it was self-evident that she was going to be one of the most notable Finnish violinists.' Violinist and pedagogue has stated that 'Linda is very multiply gifted. She has aberrantly lots of capability of expression, strength and artistry and her playing is technically on quite a high level', while violinist and conductor has said that Brava 'just wanted to learn to play as well as possible, to go as deep as possible into music. To my mind she has succeeded in that.
Linda is top talented as a violinist.' Furthermore, professor Mauricio Fuks has said that 'she has a talent for learning and absorbing new things very quickly — Linda is very talented and takes her playing seriously — I am very happy getting to work with a person this sweet. We have been working daily and her playing keeps improving all the time. I would describe Linda as a natural talent, who is at home with the violin.' Musical career Classical music Brava has performed all around Europe, and the USA, working with various pianists, including,.
Brava has also made many solo orchestral appearances. In addition to Finnish and Swedish city orchestras, she has played with and toured with the. 'She captivated the audience at the park with passion – The harmonics, the left- and right-hand pizzicato, the ardour in tone, the double stops – it was there', wrote on her performance of 's with the. Brava has also appeared as a soloist of the and the.
In addition to headlining music festivals with and, Brava has also toured with and performed with.Brava moved to in 2002 and her first major concert tours in the country occurred a few years later. The outcome was successful as critics raved her talent and she managed to break into the Swedish music scene.
'She has been described as a super violinist with Playboy attraction. When Linda Lampenius takes the stage in light blue coverings it is completely without prima donna behaviour. With total stage presence and a bewitched violin she enchants the ears already from the start and there seems to be no end to the applause after the entrance performance' wrote while reported how Brava's 'music potpourri became a display in virtuoso violin playing' and that 'she is undeniably a gifted musician with dazzling technique and a big amount of charm'. Brava has since participated in various concert tours and given concerts all around the country, performing among others with pianist, soprano, and harpist.In addition to Sweden, Brava has continued performing internationally as well. Some of her special appearances have included performances for the in, the Rhapsody in Rock show at the in London, and violin concerts in, and the in South of France. Brava also performs in corporate events on a regular basis, both in the and elsewhere, including a and event in.In 2010, Brava performed in the last concert of the 's Summer Concert Series, playing works by,. She also appeared as a soloist of the Royal Swedish Chamber Orchestra in the grand finale concert of the 40th Annual Royal Palace Music Festival at the.
In 2011, Brava toured as a soloist of the, co-headlining concerts in many of the major concert halls in the such as and.With her 1781 violin, Brava has performed for many heads of state and royals, including the, and the. Brava has also played for various European and American politicians, including the. Brava has also performed for some of the laureates on the during festivities marking the 300th anniversary of scientist ' birth.In order to help contribute funds for different charities, Brava has performed in numerous over the years. She has played at the 150th Anniversary Gala Concert of the in Sweden, for several in Finland, and on behalf of during the celebrations on the frozen in. Additionally, Brava has also performed in gala concerts for the Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation. Brava is also a regular performer in benefit events that assist underprivileged children in. Other music.
. 'Destiny'Released: 2001. 'White Bird'Released: 16 July 2001Subject to Change is a by, released in the UK by on 14 May 2001. The opening track, 'Yantra', features vocals by.Track listing. 'Yantra' (Vanessa-Mae, Youth) – 5:52. ' – 5:33. 'Picante' (Vanessa-Mae, Youth) – 2:57.
'Destiny' (Vanessa-Mae, Youth) – 6:48. 'Night Flight' (Vanessa-Mae, Youth) – 4:41. 'Clear Like Ice' (Vanessa-Mae, Youth) – 5:09. 'Laughing Buddha' (Vanessa-Mae, Youth) – 6:08.
'Pasha' (Vanessa-Mae, Youth) – 4:27. 'Solace' (Vanessa-Mae, Youth) – 4:33. 'Love is Only a Game' (Vanessa-Mae, Youth) – 2:53.
'Deep South' (Vanessa-Mae, Youth) – 6:19. 'Jamais' (Vanessa-Mae, Youth) – 9:06Chart performance ChartPeakposition58References.