Nina Bodnar

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Nina Bodnar
Born1961 (age 64–65)
GenreClassical
OccupationConcert violinist
InstrumentViolin

Nina Bodnar (born 1961[1]) is an American concert violinist.

Early life and education

Bodnar studied with Henri Temianka.[2] Bodnar won the 1981 Thibaud International Competition in Paris.[1]

Career

Bodnar served as concertmaster of the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra[3] prior to becoming concertmaster of the Saint Louis Symphony under Leonard Slatkin.[4]

Bodnar's playing in the Opera Theater of St. Louis's performances of "Black River" and Leonard Bernstein's "Candide," was favorably reviewed by The New York Times.[5] Her performances with the Rossetti String Quartet[6] and other ensembles[7][8][9][2] were praised by the LA Times.

Bodnar served as artistic director of the Santa Barbara Music and Arts Conservatory.[10] Her Carlo Bergonzi violin inspired at least one of her students to become interested in fine instruments.[11]

Personal life

Bodnar's marriage to French violinist Gilles Apap ended in divorce.[12]

References

  1. Rockwell, John (June 18, 1981). "News of Music". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  2. Arlen, Walter (October 14, 1981). "Nina Bodnar Soloist with Temianka". Los Angeles Times.
  3. Best, Jennifer (March 18, 2017). "Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra's Musicians Remain Grateful for Unique Experience". Noozhawk. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  4. Oestreich, James (March 19, 1994). "Classical Music in Review: Saint Louis Symphony Carnegie Hall". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  5. Kozinn, Allan (June 25, 1994). "Review/Opera; A Dive Into Depression, Then Up With 'Candide'". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  6. Cariaga, Daniel (2000-10-30). "Rossetti Plays With Passion". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  7. Cariaga, Daniel (1989-10-14). "New Compositions by Henri Lazarof Played at UCLA". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  8. Archives, L.A. Times (2000-11-30). "BEST BETS Thursday 11/30". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  9. Bernheimer, Martin (1993-02-25). "MUSIC REVIEW : A Raucous Concert at Cerritos Center : The St. Louis Symphony encounters some acoustical problems in our newest arts emporium". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  10. "Faculty". Santa Barbara Music and Arts Conservatory. 2017-08-23. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
  11. "Exhibition and Concert in San Francisco to Feature Contemporary Violin and Bow Makers". Violinist.com. 2023-03-31. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
  12. Peterson, Diane (November 6, 2008). "Bow Brilliance". The Press Democrat. Retrieved 8 September 2024.