Andrew Sords, violin

Hailed as an "absolute wonder", violinist ANDREW SORDS has established himself as one of the most sought-after soloists of his generation. Already a veteran of the concert stage, Sords has appeared with over 100 orchestras and in countless recital venues across three continents.  During the 2011-12 season, Sords will make debuts in Australia,

Poland, Mexico, Oakland, DC, and perform the Brahms Violin Concerto on tour.

Born in 1985 in Newark, Delaware, Sords later moved to Shaker Heights, Ohio, and began his violin studies with Liza Grossman.  Sords completed his undergraduate education at the Cleveland Institute of Music with violin pedagogues Linda Cerone and David Russell.  He most recently studied under internationally acclaimed violinist Chee-Yun at The Southern Methodist University of Dallas, Texas in the Artist Diploma program.

During the 2009-10 season, Mr. Sords was a featured guest on NPR’s “Morning Edition”, Dallas' WRR, Boise State Public Radio, and numerous other media outlets.  He was also profiled by "The Derek and Romaine Show", Nevada Public Radio, and The Sun News among others.  In recent seasons, Sords has performed with the Philharmonics of Atlanta, Boise, Minnesota, Toronto, and the Gulf Coast, Mansfield, Waynesboro, Mesquite, and Austin orchestras.  

Sords performs on the 1912 Augustine Talisse violin and strings provided by Warchal, Inc.

Please visit www.andrewsords.com, the official website of Andrew Sords.   Sords is represented by EMC Artists, Ltd. Contact emcartists@gmail.com for press or booking inquiries.