Violinist Andrew Irvin has a broad range of experience throughout North America and Europe. Solo appearances include works by Tchaikovsky, Paganini, Bruch, Vivaldi, Korngold, Bach, Mozart, Sarasate, Ravel, and Dvorak. Currently, Mr. Irvin lives in Arkansas where he is Concertmaster of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra. He can also be heard in recording on the Naxos and Potenza labels. Mr. Irvin served as leader, and soloist of orchestra "Air de Cour," in Rochester, New York. This ensemble received grants from New York's State Legislature and The New York Council for the Arts. Highlights of his chamber music career include performances with Augustine Hadelich, Milton Masciadri, the Ying Quartet, and New York City premiere of composer Steve Mackey's Troubadour Songs. Mr. Irvin made his European debut at the Heidelberg Schlossfestspiele, where he was principal violin in the festival orchestra and was featured on the chamber concert series. Before moving to Arkansas, he was principal violin in the Arizona Opera Orchestra. He plays a 1765 Gagliano violin.