Chic · Magnetic · Vibrant

A magnetic violinist, Nelly Kovalev shines in vibrant performances, full of "thrilling life and deep feeling." (San Francisco Classical Voice) With her bold approach and signature chic style, Kovalev exudes warmth and vivacity, both onstage and off. Her “precise, yet effortless playing… [is] just plain gorgeous” (Oregon ArtsWatch) and translates equally well in front of the orchestra, on movie soundtracks, and in concert stadiums. Kovalev thrives across genres, and is especially adept in pop and rock environments, contributing high-caliber skills with star power. She has toured Asia and across Europe with performances in Radio City Music Hall, The Kennedy Center, Nokia Theater, The Hollywood Bowl, and playing the national anthem to open a Trailblazers game at the Moda Center. Grammy-nominated for her work with Philip Glass, she has shared the stage with The Who, The Eagles, Nas, Andrea Bocelli, and Mariah Carey, among others.