Biography

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Recognized as one of CBC Music’s 2024 “30 Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30,” violist Carolyn Farnand is celebrated for her versatility and passion for collaboration. Recent highlights include performing on Nu Deco Ensemble’s major-label debut EP Duende with Sony Music Masterworks and appearing at the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland. Equally excited about early music, Carolyn toured New Zealand with Juilliard415 and was featured as a soloist with Les Violons du Roy.

A graduate of the Juilliard School, New World Symphony, and the University of Toronto, Carolyn was a Temerty Fellow while completing her Artist Diploma at the Glenn Gould School. She is grateful for the inspiration of her teachers: Carol Rodland, Toby Appel, Steven Dann, Cynthia Roberts, and Eric Nowlin.

Carolyn serves as Principal Viola of Symphony Nova Scotia and looks forward to performances this season with the Amati Concert Series, Sensory-Accessible Cecilia Concerts, and the Music Room Chamber Players. This spring, she will embark on a five-concert tour in New Brunswick with the Elm City String Quartet. 

As a recipient of the 2024 Women for Music Professional Development award, Carolyn is grateful for the continued support in her artistic growth.