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Gregory Harrington
Today, Harrington is one of Ireland's most recognized violinists, having performed all over the world as soloist in some of the world’s greatest concert halls for Presidents, the United Nations, and millions of music fans at arenas and stages worldwide. He was invited to open the St Patrick's Day Parade live on NBC on 5th Avenue to a nationally televised US audience and was invited by the Green Bay Packers to perform the US National Anthem at Lambeau Field.
Harrington has appeared with many great orchestras and esteemed conductors including the San Diego Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, Mexico City Philharmonic, RTE Concert Orchestra and the Janacek Philharmonic under Thomas Wilkins, Robert Houlihan, Mariusz Smolij and Mark Shapiro amongst others.
In 2006 he founded his own record label, Estile Records, and has has enjoyed success on the Billboard Classical Charts having released 3 critically acclaimed albums to date.
Harrington is currently based in New York City and performs on a 2007 Stefan-Peter Greiner violin.
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"The new album is a treat to the ears. The renditions lend unfamiliarity to the familiar tracks, offering a fresh melodic experience to the listener." — Celebmix
"With nods to classical, jazz, and blues weaved in here, Harrington is able to make something that absolutely soars." — Neufutur Magazine
"[Harrington's] haunting performance of the theme from ‘Schindler’s List’ rivals Perlman’s justly famous recording.” — Newsweek
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Gregory Harrington
Location: New York City
Instrument: Violin
