Violinist
Performer | Creator | High Performance Expert
Violinist
Performer | Creator | High Performance Expert
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Online Violin Academy

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Canberra | National Gallery of Australia 

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Canberra | National Gallery of Australia

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Luna Park | Sydney 

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Anna joins Opera Australia to Perform Puccini’s Opera “Tosca” for the Winter Season at the Sydney Opera House

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Anna joins Opera Australia to Perform Puccini’s “Il Trittico” for the Winter Season at the Sydney Opera House

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Anna joins Opera Australia to Perform Brett Dean’s  “Hamlet” for the Winter Season at the Sydney Opera House

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Violin faculty of FEMUSC – Santa Catarina Music Festival, a yearly, two-week long music festival held in the picturesque city of Jaraguá do Sul in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina

About

I dream of connecting the world
through music

Dr. Anna Murakawa is a highly acclaimed violinist, renowned for her ability to blend the classical and the contemporary seamlessly.
 
Her passion for the violin ignited at the age of 13 in her hometown São Paulo, Brazil, where she started playing at a social project. At just 15 years old, she won her first orchestra audition, setting the stage for a remarkable career trajectory. 
 
Invited to study in Bulgaria at 17, Anna graduated with a Bachelor of Music, studying with Evgenia Maria Popova, Stoika Milanova, and Dessislava Tcholakova before furthering her studies in the USA at Carnegie Mellon University under the tutelage of Andres Cardenes. There, she completed a Certificate in Advanced Music Studies and a master’s degree. Later, she pursued her Doctoral Degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, studying with Ole Bohn, solidifying her expertise and artistry. 
 
Anna’s talent has been shaped by numerous festivals and masterclasses worldwide with renowned mentors such as Haim Taub, Shmuel Ashkenazy, Leon Spirer, Richard Young, Tasmin Little, amongst many others. As a concertmaster, Anna has led ensembles in prestigious venues like the National Theatre of Costa Rica and the Sydney Opera House. 
 
Her solo and chamber music performances have garnered international acclaim, earning accolades in competitions and gracing stages across the USA, Brazil, South and Central America, Australia, and Europe. Anna’s versatility shines as a sought-after freelancer Sydney-based violinist, seamlessly bridging classical and pop genres in collaborations with artists like Eminem, Alok, Michael Buble, One Republic, amongst others. She also makes appearances in diverse TV shows and works as a recording artist, expanding her reach beyond traditional audiences. 
 
In addition to her performances, Anna shares her knowledge as a fellow from the University of Sydney and through her Online Violin Academy, connecting with students globally. Her engaging presence on social media reflects her authenticity and ability to connect with people, earning her a dedicated following. 
 
Dr. Anna Murakawa’s journey embodies passion, talent, and a deep commitment to music, inspiring musicians and enthusiasts around the world.

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