James Steven Farnsworth
speaks about himself:
I grew up in a family where music was a part of our daily life. My mother,
who was an excellent pianist, piano teacher and singer, evoked in me a love
of music from the very start. I began playing the violin at the age of
11. My mother saw to it that my brother and I would go and perform
together (piano and violin) at the various judged recitals that were held
throughout the year.
Later when I played the violin as my profession, I chose to train with teachers
of the classical realm and also with great fiddlers. These studies enable
me today to offer a wide range of violin music from polished Classical to
raw Celtic, Blues and Coffee House Jazz.
In 1992 I founded “Sound of Celebrations” - music performance
for all kinds of celebrations and ceremonies. Under this name, I played
for many years at numerous Weddings, Grand Openings, Anniversaries and other
Celebrations.
In 1993 I invented the concept of a special gift known as “Fiddle
Gram”. Instead of sending a Tele-Gram for a birthday, an anniversary,
for Valentine’s – or Mother’s day, I offer the present
of a “Fiddle Gram”.
This consists of a live violinist
coming over to the house, restaurant,
or workplace of the person who is celebrating.
While
I surprise the honored person with beautiful live violin music, a gift card
is presented together with roses, chocolates and a bottle of champagne.
From the very beginning, the “Fiddle Grams” were extremely popular
and still are.
Regardless of the event in which I perform, my intention is always
on creating an atmosphere of beauty, celebration and joy. With the
violin and its beautiful possibilities of expression I create a field, in
which people can come in touch with the celebration of life itself. I am
very grateful that I can offer this gift to people.
