Siobhán Cronin wears many hats in the music world. As a classically trained violinist, she performs regularly with top talents and touring shows, from Trans-Siberian Orchestra to Michael Bublé.

As a solo performer in the genre of classical crossover and rock violin, she’s performed in renowned venues nationwide, from Lincoln Center in New York City to the Fox Theatre in Detroit.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Siobhan Cronin.

Siobhan, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I grew up in a neighborhood of suburban Detroit and was lucky enough to have the opportunity to go to an incredible school (by the name of Cranbrook Kingswood) that placed a heavy emphasis on performance and creativity.

Risk taking has been one of the most essential elements of building my career. All of my greatest leaps in success have been a result of taking a risk: choosing to turn down a consistent, secure position in order to go on tour with an up-and-coming rock band, going against the advice of my teachers and breaking the rules of classical music in order to pursue my own genre of music making, moving to a new city with just a few hundred dollars where I knew nearly no one in order to build a career from the ground up.

Siobhán Cronin is best known these days as a classically trained violinist who regularly performs around the world with internationally celebrated artists and touring shows. Her very first steps on the path she forged toward her current profession — and passion — were taken as far back as she can remember.

Wednesday's gala featured early performances by the Wynwood String Trio and the Eclipse dance company.  After the meal, consisting of filet mignon, Maine lobster salad and seared scallops, Grammy award-winning musician Ricky Martin entertained the crowd for almost an hour.

he party scene got started last Friday when Cauley Ferrari celebrated the arrival and delivery of the LaFerrari, the most extreme Ferrari ever built.  Local collector Ken Lingenfelter took delivery of one of these bright red beauties, and the event featured wine, a spread of Italian fare and music from celebrated violinist Siobhan Cronin. 

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We talked to Siobhan Cronin, a Masters student at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Cronin, who studied economics, French and music as an undergrad, is now working on her next degree in violin and viola performance.