D.J. Igelsrud

First Violin

D.J. igelsrud

Joined the SSO: 1970

Born: Galesburg, IL

Residence: Syracuse, NY

Education: B.A., cum laude Knox College, 1963; M.A. University of Iowa, 1965; Cleveland Institute, 1968.

Earliest musical memory: Listening to records of the great singers and violinists on an old Victrola.

Most influential teachers: Bernice Winchester, Bernhard Goldschmidt.

Favorite composer/musical period: All periods. My favorite crossover artist is Jacques Loussier.

Favorite aspect of the performance experience: Being in the middle of the experience.

Favorite part of being a member of the SSO: Making music.

When I'm not onstage, you might find me: On a photo shoot, a hike or a trip.

My favorite thing about Central New York is: The seasons.

More about me: I have two children, Eddie Igelsrud and Pamela Igelsrud.