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Assistant Concertmaster Amanda Beaune gives us the scoop on her involvement with ESO and how she got started...

How long have you played with ESO?

This is my third season with the ESO!

What instrument do you play and how did you gravitate to that instrument?

I play the violin-  I think the reason I gravitated toward it is because it so closely resembles the sound of the human voice, and I felt like I could express my own voice and experiences through the sound of my instrument.

What piece is on your bucket list to play with ESO and why?

There are a lot of pieces I would like to play with ESO, but I think Beethoven Symphony No 3 "Eroica" would be at the top of my list! It has always been my favorite Beethoven Symphony and I think it would be so fun to play with this group! 

Biography

Amanda Beaune is a violinist and teacher who is driven by her community. She is equally devoted to performing traditional and contemporary music, and has found a home in many styles of music. Originally from Michigan, Amanda received her Master’s Degree in Music Performance from Northwestern University in 2022, and has since decided to call Chicago home. 

She currently performs with many orchestras around the Midwest including Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, Rockford Symphony Orchestra, Quad City Symphony Orchestra, and Dubuque Symphony Orchestra. Amanda has performed at venues throughout Chicago such as Constellation Chicago, Thalia Hall, Harris Theater, Symphony Center, Epiphany Center for the Arts, and many others. 

She has also shared the stage with artists Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Johnny Mathis, Laufey, and Paul Shaffer. Amanda is currently the Director of Operations of Music Conservatory of Illinois, where she teaches her own private violin students as well.