National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America and Gil Shaham

Violinist Gil Shaham, born in Illinois, rose to fame in the 1990s with a rich recording career. Notable works include Grammy-winning recordings with André Previn and releases with Deutsche Grammophon and Canary Classics, collaborating with orchestras like the Chicago Symphony. Award highlights include the Avery Fisher Prize and Instrumentalist of the Year by Musical America. Shaham, known for his performances on a 1699 Stradivarius, lives in New York with his wife violinist Adele Anthony.