American Female Violinists

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Hilary Hahn
(Violinist, Musician)
Hilary Hahn
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Birthdate: November 27, 1979
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Lexington
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Lindsey Stirling
(Composer Known for Her Choreographed Violin Performances)
Lindsey Stirling
8
Birthdate: September 21, 1986
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Santa Ana, California, United States
Distingusihed as a modern-day dancing violinist, Lindsey Stirling began her musical journey in 2006 on America's Got Talent. With over 12 million YouTube subscribers, she presents choreographed violin performances, in live and music videos on her official channel. She has proved her prowess in a variety of music styles, rock to electronic dance music and classical to pop. 
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Paz Lenchantin
(Bass Guitarist, Vocalist and Violinist of the Alternative Rock Band 'Pixies')
Paz Lenchantin
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Birthdate: December 12, 1973
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Mar del Plata, Argentina
Argentine-born American musician and Pixies member Paz Lenchantin was born to a classical pianist father and had started training in the violin and other instruments as a child. The camera-shy artist is known for her eccentricities, such as buying a truck and driving it around Louisville. 
 4 
Sarah Chang
(Musician)
Sarah Chang
7
Birthdate: December 10, 1980
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Philadelphia
 5 
Zitkala-Sa
(Writer)
Zitkala-Sa
4
Birthdate: February 22, 1876
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Yankton Reservation, South Dakota, United States
Died: January 26, 1938
 6 
Emilie Autumn
(American Singer-Songwriter, Poet and Violinist)
Emilie Autumn
3
Birthdate: September 22, 1979
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Malibu, California, United States
 7 
Lucia Micarelli
(American Violinist, Singer and Actress)
Lucia Micarelli
5
Birthdate: July 9, 1983
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Queens, New York, United States
 8 
Marin Alsop
(Conductor)
Marin Alsop
3
Birthdate: October 16, 1956
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
 9 
Janet Hsieh
(Taiwanese-American Television Personality, Violinist and Model)
Janet Hsieh
3
Birthdate: January 20, 1980
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Ida Haendel
(Violinist)
Ida Haendel
2
Birthdate: December 15, 1923
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Chełm, Poland
Died: July 1, 2020
 11 
Rachel Barton
(American Violinist)
Rachel Barton
5
Birthdate: October 11, 1974
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
 12 
Eszter Balint
(Singer)
Eszter Balint
2
Birthdate: July 7, 1966
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Budapest, Hungary

The daughter of theater personality Stephan Balint, Hungarian-born violinist and performer Eszter Balint grew up with her father’s Squat Theatre troupe in New York. Apart from her critically acclaimed albums, such as Flicker, she is also known for her appearances in films and series such as Shadows and Fog and Louie.

 13 
Jenny Oaks Baker
(Violinist)
Jenny Oaks Baker
2
Birthdate: May 27, 1975
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Provo
 14 
Karen Briggs
(violinist)
Karen Briggs
2
Birthdate: August 12, 1963
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Manhattan
 15 
Olga Breeskin
(Violinist, Actress)
Olga Breeskin
0
Birthdate: September 22, 1951
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
 16 
Kim Kashkashian
(musician, music educator, university teacher)
Kim Kashkashian
2
Birthdate: August 31, 1952
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Detroit
 17 
Dorothy DeLay
(Violin Instructor)
Dorothy DeLay
2
Birthdate: March 31, 1917
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Medicine Lodge, Kansas, United States
Died: March 24, 2002
 18 
Tammy Rogers
(Singer-songwriter, Musician)
Tammy Rogers
2
Birthdate: 1966 AD
Birthplace: Tennessee, United States
 19 
Dorothy Donegan
(Musician)
Dorothy Donegan
1
Birthdate: April 26, 1924
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died: May 19, 1998
 20 
Maud Powell
(Violinist)
Maud Powell
1
Birthdate: August 22, 1867
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Peru, Illinois, United States
Died: January 8, 1920
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Catherine Drinker Bowen
(Witer)
Catherine Drinker Bowen
1
Birthdate: January 1, 1897
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Haverford, Pennsylvania
Died: November 1, 1973
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Zara Nelsova
(Cellist)
Zara Nelsova
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Birthdate: December 23, 1918
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Canada
Died: October 10, 2002
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Camilla Urso
(Violinist)
Camilla Urso
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Birthdate: June 13, 1842
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Nantes, France
Died: January 20, 1902