Artist description Comprised of 35 highly talented young string players, ages 11–18, selected by audition from throughout the United States and abroad to participate in the Starling Preparatory String Project, of which the Starling Chamber Orchestra is a major component. The Starling program is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

Music Style Classical String Orchestra

Musical Influences String repertoire of the great composers, plus contemporary classics

Artist History Founded in 1987 by Kurt Sassmannshaus, one of today's preeminent violin pedagogues. Currently Chair of the String Department at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Instruments Violins, violas, celli and double bass

Albums Aspen Serenade

Press Reviews "Superb string tone and remarkable discipline"—American Record Guide "The first address for the best."—Neue Musikzeitung "A virtual laboratory for excellence."—The Strad "Spirited virtuosos."—Cincinnati Enquirer 'When you hear them you are jolted. You realize that these are young teens and pre-teens, and that they are playing adult repertoire."—National Public Radio "A delight in every way."—American Record Guide

Location Cincinnati, Ohio - USA

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