Biography —
Alyssa Campbell is a violinist and violist from the Detroit area currently based in New York City. She has a Masters Degree in Historical Performance from The Juilliard School and a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance. Her primary instructors include Cynthia Roberts, Elizabeth Blumenstock, Robert Mealy, Aaron Berofsky, and Joseph Gascho.
In 2023, Alyssa will be continuing her studies at the Royal Conservatoire of The Hague as a recipient of Early Music America’s Margriet Tindemans Early Strings Scholarship. Here, she will study with Enrico Gatti and Kati Debretzeni, focussing on 16th and 17th century Italian music and the art of diminutions.
With performances across the United States and Europe, Alyssa has worked with prominent conductors including Maasaki Suzuki, William Christie, Richard Egarr, Lawrence Cummings, and Laurence Equilbey. She has performed with ensembles including Les Arts Florissants, ARTEK Early Music, The American Classical Orchestra, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, and Juilliard415.
As a baroque violinist, Alyssa focusses on music spanning the 16th to 19th centuries and aims to expand the field of early music to include works by composers that are underrepresented in the field.
Alyssa also maintains a private studio for violin, viola, and piano, teaching students of all ages and experience levels.
When not playing music, Alyssa enjoys collecting vintage sheet music, eating spicy food, and kayaking.