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      • Voices of Youth – 7/31
      • A Night at the Opera – 8/1
      • Giving Thanks – 8/2
      • Imagining America – 8/5
      • City of Angels – 8/7
      • Paradox of Praise – 8/8
      • Suites Francaises – 8/9
      • Requiem – 8/12
      • Reflection – 8/14
      • Nightmares and Dreams – 8/15
      • Digital Finale – 8/16
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John Bian

Violin
Milwaukee Symphony
Violinist John Bian, born in St. Paul, Minn., is an active orchestral musician who has studied with many notable concertmasters across the country. He is seen frequently in violin sections of major orchestras such as the Cleveland Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and Detroit Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his large ensemble career, Bian is also a passionate chamber musician having studied with members of the Cleveland Quartet, Cavanni Quartet, Calidore Quartet, and Muir Quartet. Bian earned his bachelor’s degree at Boston University where he studied with Yuri Mazurkevich. At BU, he was the grand prize winner of both the Solo Bach Competition in 2012 and the Concerto Competition in 2014. Bian went on to complete his master’s degree at the Cleveland Institute of Music where he studied with William Preucil, the concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra and was also a member of the Intensive String Quartet program. He then finished his schooling at the University of Michigan studying under David Halen, concertmaster of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and Yoonshin Song, concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, receiving his Specialist Degree in 2018.

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P.O. Box 96
Brainerd MN 56401

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715 Laurel Street
Brainerd MN 56401

Phone: 218-ASK-LAMF  (218-275-5263)
Email: info@lakesareamusic.org

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  • About
    • About LAMF
    • Artistic Leadership
    • Board + Administration
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Job Openings
    • Contact
  • Musicians
    • 2020 Artists
    • Thalea String Quartet
    • 2020 Vocal Fellows
  • Listening Library
  • Concerts
    • Seasons of Change – April 3
    • Transcending the Night
    • Beauty in Chaos, Hope in Order
    • Love Letters
    • 2020 Season
      • Voices of Youth – 7/31
      • A Night at the Opera – 8/1
      • Giving Thanks – 8/2
      • Imagining America – 8/5
      • City of Angels – 8/7
      • Paradox of Praise – 8/8
      • Suites Francaises – 8/9
      • Requiem – 8/12
      • Reflection – 8/14
      • Nightmares and Dreams – 8/15
      • Digital Finale – 8/16
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • A Night at the Opera
    • Water Music
  • Programs
    • Explore Music!
    • LAMFcast
      • Symphony 101
      • In Depth with Allison Chu
      • Musician Coffee Q&As
    • Music Mentors Project
    • Outreach
    • String Quartet Residency
    • Vocal Fellowship
  • Support
    • Volunteer
    • Contribute
      • Make A Gift
      • MusicMakers
      • Planned Giving
    • Sponsors
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