Sean Claire

Violin

Mr. Claire has been a violinist with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra since 1990,
has appeared several times as soloist with the Knoxville Symphony Chamber
Orchestra, and holds the distinction of being the first of a select group of solo performers
in the KSO’s Music and Wellness program. In 2010 Mr. Claire was appointed to the
position of Concertmaster of Symphony of the Mountains (SOTM) with which he has
appeared as soloist on several occasions, and he is a very active chamber musician
and recitalist in the East Tennessee area. His orchestral credits include the Syracuse
Symphony, Nashville Chamber Orchestra, and Asheville Symphony, among others.
He is a 15-year veteran of the Crested Butte Music Festival from 2002-2016, and
recently (2022) joined the faculty of the Mostly Modern Festival in Saratoga Springs,
NY.
Raised in California, Mr. Claire began his training at age 11, made his first solo
appearance with the North Coast Symphony at 15, and at 16, he was admitted to San
Diego State University with a full scholarship under the tutelage of Professor
Michael Tseitlin; he later continued studies at the Eastman School of Music with
renowned Professor, Zvi Zeitlin.
When he’s not in the studio or on the stage, he’s putting as many miles on the road
bike or mountain bike as possible.