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Ron Blessinger

Violin

First season with the Oregon Symphony:

1990-1991

Most influential teacher(s):

Greg Fulkerson, at Oberlin Conservatory, taught me a love for contemporary music. At the New England Conservatory, James Buswell taught me how to be a musician.

Earliest musical memory:

Listening to my mother teach piano lessons.

"I first knew I would make music my career when ... "

I went to Interlochen and heard the Chicago Symphony.

"Other than performing music, I've always thought it might be fun to be a ... "

Satirical writer.

Favorite composer and/or period?

Bach, for writing the amazing sonatas and partitas.

Why did you choose this pose for your photograph?

My family is the most important thing to me, and my kids are a constant source of amusement and inspiration.

What do you enjoy most about performing?

Expressing vivid emotions and bringing new music to eager audiences.

Other than playing great music, what do you see as the Symphony's most important role?

To play great music at a very high level and to bring along a new generation of fans.

What is your favorite part of being a member of the Oregon Symphony?

Playing Mahler symphonies.

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