Classical Musicians of African Descent

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Brendon Elliott, violin

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM | By classical intern

Published August 4, 2017 at 1:40 PM EDT

Brendon Elliott is a graduate of the Curtis Institute and is a graduate student at The Juillard School. As a three-time concerto competition winner, he was a guest soloist with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra. He also performed during a special concert with the New York Philharmonic. In 2015, Brendon performed in a national tour with the Sphinx Virtue Ensemble. Brendon was a three-time semifinalist in the National Sphinx Competition; earning the National Sphinx Competition Achievement Award in 2012. He was also a National Finalist in the American String Teacher’s Association National Solo Competition.