Juilliard Violinist

Originally from the Philadelphia area, Clare received her Bachelor and Masters of Music degrees from The Juilliard School where she studied with Donald Weilerstein, Ronald Copes, and Laurie Smukler.

Clare has served as concertmaster of the New World Symphony, The Juilliard Orchestra, and the Verbier Festival Orchestra, and continues to perform with the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra in Switzerland and around the world. She has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras in the United States and Asia, one highlight being an all-featured program with the Shanghai Philharmonic alongside her three sisters (all of whom are professional musicians).

Her diverse musical interests have led her beyond the concert hall – highlights include performances at New York Fashion Week, luxury brand events for Chanel and Bvglari, and private events across Toronto and internationally.

Clare Semes is a Juilliard-trained violinist and Associate Concertmaster of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Selected Performances

Toronto Violinist performing at Bvlgari luxury brand event

Solo Violin – Bvlgari Trunk Show Dinner

Violinist Clare Semes performing for a private Chanel event.

String Duo – CHANEL Private Client Event

Toronto violinist performing for brand activation

Flute & Violin – Canadian Tire Christmas House