CAROLINE CHÉHADÉ, VIOLIN

CAROLINE CHÉHADÉ, VIOLIN
JENNIFER JACKSON, PIANO

Hailed by La Presse as “a true violinist with a clear and complete technique and good sonority,” Caroline Chéhadé is a grand prize winner in numerous solo competitions, including the Prix d’Europe. She has appeared as soloist with the Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal, I Musici de Montréal and the Timisoara Philharmonic Orchestra in Romania. Ms. Chéhadé, of Egyptian origin, has graduated with the Prix avec Grande Distinction from the Montreal Conservatory of Music and holds degrees from the Manhattan School of Music and Mannes College where she studied with Lucie Robert. A versatile violinist and sought-after chamber musician, Ms. Chéhadé is a founding member and Artistic Director of the Halo Ensemble. A second-time winner of the Musical Instrument Bank Competition, Ms. Chéhadé performs on the Windsor-Weinstein Stradivari of 1717 on loan from the Canada Council for the Arts. The Egyptian Ambassador’s Residence is magnificent and contains a rare museum of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Very limited seating. $150/black tie optional/reception