Hanneke Cassel
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Hanneke Cassel | |
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.jpg) Cassel in 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Violinist, teacher |
| Instrument | violin |
| Website | http://www.hannekecassel.com |
Hanneke Jewel Cassel[1] (born April 14, 1978) is an American folk violinist. She was raised in Oregon and graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance at Berklee College of Music in 2000.[2] Hanneke is the 1997 United States National Scottish Fiddle Champion,[3] and she has performed and taught across the United States, Scotland, Sweden, China, New Zealand, France, England, and Australia.[4]
Her debut album, My Joy, received the following feedback from Alasdair Fraser:
"A great debut album by one of the most talented and fun-loving young fiddlers you could ever hope to meet! This is fiddle music played with great stylistic integrity and personal flair - definitely a joy to listen to! Go Hanneke, and gie it laldie!" [5]
- 1998 Berklee College of Music String Department Award
- 1997 U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion
- 1996 Oregon State Texas-style Grand Fiddle Champion
- 1996 Berklee College of Music U.S. Scholarship Tour Award
- 1992 and 1994 U.S. National Junior Scottish Fiddle Champion
