Sabine Gross

Violinist, Performer, Educator

Landscape-mode photograph of Sabine playing her violin next to a tree trunk outside. Her eyes are closed as she plays.

Photo by Niles Singer

ABOUT

Full-length photograph of Sabine playing her violin in a recital hall. She is wearing a full length dress.

Photo by Janet Wu

Sabine Gross is a Boston-based freelance violinist and educator. As a solo performer, Sabine prides herself on thoughtful interpretations and compelling performances. She is also a lover of collaborative work and has performed extensively as a chamber musician in duos, string quartets, and piano trios, quartets, and quintets. A passionate orchestral violinist, Sabine frequently plays with orchestras such as the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, and she also performs regularly at weddings and other events all across New England. Additionally, she has performed as Concertmaster and Principal Second Violin in Symphony Hall for the Boston University Symphony Orchestra and has served in numerous other principal roles for the Boston University Symphony Orchestra, Boston University Chamber Orchestra, and Oberlin Orchestra. She is excited to be joining the second violin section of the Rhode Island Philharmonic this spring!Sabine’s wide-ranging musical background helps her be a thoughtful and effective teacher. She teaches violin at Kingsley Montessori School in Boston, coaches chamber music for the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, and teaches violin and music theory to a private studio of about 30 students. Previously, she was an undergraduate Aural Skills instructor at the Boston University School of Music. Having also studied the piano, Sabine is able to hear from multiple perspectives. This, along with her experience with baroque violin and music theory studies, allows her to provide insights on rehearsal techniques, performance practice, and interpretative skills that help her students succeed, both in solo and ensemble contexts. She caters each lesson towards every student’s individual needs and helps her students create both short and long-term goals. An advocate of interdisciplinary study, Sabine is also happy to help her students with creative projects that integrate music with their other interests.Sabine is a graduate of Boston University's School of Music, where she earned a Performance Diploma and a Master of Music degree in Violin Performance. She previously attended Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music, where she completed a Bachelor of Music degree in Violin Performance and a Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Studies (focusing on Chinese language and politics).Sabine's principal violin teachers include Bayla Keyes, David Bowlin, Dennis O’Boyle, and Pablo Ardiles. She is also extremely grateful for the guidance of Lucia Lin and Isabel Trautwein.In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, playing board games, and hanging out with her cat, Tobi.

LISTEN

Please enjoy the performances below:

Recorded live March 23, 2024, featuring pianist Richard Rivale. Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Op. 30 No. 2, by Ludwig van Beethoven

Recorded live April 15, 2023, featuring pianist Richard Rivale. The program is Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22, by Clara Schumann; Violin Sonata No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 12, by Ludwig van Beethoven; and Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, by Felix Mendelssohn.

Recorded live April 9, 2022. Louisiana Blues Strut, by Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson

Recorded live April 9, 2022, featuring pianist Kimly Mengyin Wang. Elfentanz, by Florence Price.

Recorded live April 9, 2022, featuring pianist Kimly Mengyin Wang. Romanian Folk Dances, by Bela Bartok

Contact

I teach private violin, music theory, and aural skills lessons to a studio of about 30 students. I teach online on Zoom, as well as in-person in the Boston area. I am accepting new students of all levels ages 5 and up! I am also available to perform at weddings and other events. Please use the form below to reach out for more information about lessons, for performance inquiries, or with any other questions. I look forward to working with you!