Johnny Gandelsman
Biography
A violinist based in Brooklyn, Johnny Gandelsman is a founding member of the eclectic string quartet Brooklyn Rider. He also played with the likes of Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Ensemble and the New York chamber orchestra The Knights before releasing his solo debut in 2018. Gandelsman made numerous albums with Brooklyn Rider and The Knights, and in 2024, he appeared on the soundtrack recording for the Francis Ford Coppola film Megalopolis. Not only known for his musicianship, he is also a Grammy-winning producer.