I am an award-winning violinist and conductor with an extensive career in classical music, having performed with over 50 orchestras worldwide. With a passion for chamber music and over 30 CDs as both soloist and conductor, I deeply enjoy bringing music to life through performance and recording. I'm continually inspired by the challenge of interpreting new scores and collaborating with talented musicians. Currently, I serve as the music director of the Chamber Players of Toronto and conduct the training orchestras at the National Arts Centre. Through these roles, I mentor young musicians and help cultivate the next generation of classical artists. My work balances performance excellence with education and community engagement.

Martin Beaver

I am an award-winning violinist and conductor with an extensive career in classical music, having performed with over 50 orchestras worldwide. With a passion for chamber music and over 30 CDs as both soloist and conductor, I deeply enjoy bringing music to life through performance and recording. I'm continually inspired by the challenge of interpreting new scores and collaborating with talented musicians. Currently, I serve as the music director of the Chamber Players of Toronto and conduct the training orchestras at the National Arts Centre. Through these roles, I mentor young musicians and help cultivate the next generation of classical artists. My work balances performance excellence with education and community engagement.

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I am an award-winning violinist and conductor with an extensive career in classical music, having performed with over 50 orchestras worldwide. With a passion for chamber music and over 30 CDs as both soloist and conductor, I deeply enjoy bringing music to life through performance and recording. I’m continually inspired by the challenge of interpreting new scores and collaborating with talented musicians.

Currently, I serve as the music director of the Chamber Players of Toronto and conduct the training orchestras at the National Arts Centre. Through these roles, I mentor young musicians and help cultivate the next generation of classical artists. My work balances performance excellence with education and community engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Music Director at Chamber Players of Toronto
January 1, 2005 - Present
Leading the Chamber Players of Toronto, a professional ensemble dedicated to chamber music performance and education. Responsibilities include artistic direction, program selection, concert conducting, and fostering collaborations with guest artists. The role involves community outreach and mentoring aspiring musicians.
Conductor at National Arts Centre Training Orchestras
January 1, 2010 - Present
Conducting and preparing the training orchestras at the National Arts Centre, providing mentoring and advanced orchestral training for emerging musicians. This position focuses on educational leadership, repertoire development, and performance preparation for concerts and competitions.
Violinist at Various International Orchestras
January 1, 1979 - Present
Performed as a soloist and chamber musician worldwide, collaborating with over fifty orchestras. Recorded more than thirty CDs as soloist and conductor. Participated in numerous international music festivals and competitions, earning recognition and awards. Extensive touring experience and classical music expertise.

Education

Bachelor of Music at University of Ottawa
January 1, 1975 - January 1, 1979

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education