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C harlie Siem is what some might refer to as a tall drink MUSIC
of water. He was a child prodigy who discovered his
passion for classical violin music at the age of three. www.OceanBlueWorld.com | 43
Now, the universally beloved maestro, in his early
thirties, is known outside of the classical music world as a model
and spokesperson for not only music, but some of the world’s most
prestigious fashion brands including Armani, Chanel, Dior and
Hugo Boss.

He has also achieved world attention for incorporating virtuosic
violin variations of popular themes, which he has done alongside
artists such as Bryan Adams, Jamie Cullum and The Who, to name
a few.

For Siem however, his real love is playing and performing classical
music, which he sees as an opportunity to hone the communication
between himself, the instrument, the composer, and ultimately the
audience. It is here where he feels most at ease.

Born in London to an affluent Norwegian father and British
mother, Siem attended Eton College, before completing an
undergraduate degree in Music at the University of Cambridge.
From 1998 to 2004 he studied the violin with Itzhak Rashkovsky in
London at the Royal College of Music, and from 2004 he has been
mentored by Shlomo Mintz.

Siem has appeared with the best orchestras and chamber ensembles
in the world. His 2017-2018 itinerary includes tours with the Israel
Philharmonic, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, and a
South American recital tour with Itamar Golan.

“Every time you perform a piece, you’re constructing
that cathedral of sound from scratch again and it’s always
just going to look different. That’s why it’s wonderful to
play the same piece again and again.”

- Charlie Siem