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Lara receives a lot of fan mail. Here we feature occasionally a noteworthy letter.
JANUARY 6, 2001
Lara,
Last night we had the privilege of hearing and seeing your performance at Princeton University with the New Jersey Symphony. Since we had front row seats, we were able to see up close some of your intensity and your passion for the music. But what made the experience really a pleasure was sensing that you really enjoy what you do.
Your comments on the criticism about your CD cover were well put. I enjoy many types of music, but I am not well versed at all in classical music. When I'm browsing through the classical music section at the store, I must admit I have no way usually to differentiate one CD from another. The cover on your Bach CD basically says, here is a different approach to classical music; why not give it a try? I did and I found the experience pleasurable and fun. Someday I hope my kids, who are both in their twenties, are drawn to classical music. I think it may take an innovator like yourself who is passionate about what she does to do it. Keep it up and don't let anyone take you where you don't want to go.
Geoff
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Lara's thoughts on the plight of Canadian orchestras
"Although I may not be exeedingly politically minded, it seems to me as though there might exist a reasonably simple solution to the financial quagmire many Canadian orchestras are plopping around in these days..." 
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Violinist offers fresh take on old favorite
"Canadian violinist Lara St. John lived up to her advance publicity Tuesday night, in a striking performance of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E Minor (Op.64) with the Portland Symphony Orchestra under Toshiyuki Shimada."
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Girly Stuff
Lara's personal list of favorite beauty products.
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Buy Lara's Bach Concertos CD online
"This recording of the concertos is in a class by itself. I can't even think of a recording that I would name as second best to this one. Those who have not yet acquainted themselves with St. John's exceptional artistry would do well to hear this." (Joseph Magil, American Record Guide, May 2002)
Lara's long-awaited Bach Concertos CD is on the market and is making a splash! Writes Gramophone: "She has a sleek and silvery tone, favours fleet tempos, and applies vibrato judiciously. The effect in these Bach concertos is reminiscent of Kennedy’s recording with the Berlin Philharmonic yet considerably more stylish and satisfying." You can listen to the tracks and buy it directly on this website.
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Lara at the Miller Theater
Lara performed the Concertino for violin and orchestra by Elena Kats-Chernin (b. 1957), accompanied by the Beata Moon Ensemble under Sarah Ioannides on February 22, 2002. The New York Times called her a "high-powered soloist" with a "brilliant ferocity."
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Classical Beauties
Read a revealing article on Lara and some other Canadian stars in Fashion Toronto magazine about the marketing techniques in today's difficult classical music market.
Lara's successful Cincinnati Symphony debut
"Ms. St. John handled virtuosic passages with spark and assurance, but never did she milk the concerto for effect. All was stirred together with elegance and self control, earning the tall, blonde violinist well deserved "bravas" at the end.
Lara's a hit with the Toronto Symphony
"For her part, St. John swept through Sarasate's fiendish Zigeunerweisen like fire through prairie grass, rendering the sinuous sensuality and dancing frenzy of its gypsy moods with equal aplomb." Toronto Star
Fiddling around with sex
Read about marketing strategies of classical music, featuring Lara, the Eroica Trio and bond, by Lawrence A. Johnson (Sun-Sentinel)
Lara St. John accidentally poisoned
During a photo shoot in Toronto, Lara St. John was accidentally poisoned by hydrogen peroxide at 35%. She is recovering after extensive tests at the Toronto General Hospital.
Lara debuts
Lara St. John makes her debut with the New Jersey Symphony under the direction of Hugh Wolff.
Young classical women spice up their image
A new generation of players have challenged the traditional depiction of female musicians, rocking the classical world. (Extensive article on sonicnet.com about Lara, the Eroica Trio, etc. by R.W. Deutsch.)
Omnipresence
Lara is featured in three prominent ads in the leading music directories. Take a look at all three ads.
(12/15/00)
Arigato
Lara returns from a highly successful trip to the Far East. Tokyo Symphony under Paavo Jarvi and Hong Kong Philharmonic among highlights. See flyer. (11/20/00)
Ooh la la
Check out Lara's new photo session with Off Broadway, Ontario and let us know your favorite pic. (7/20/00)
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| ARTICLES |
Flare Magazine
Buzz
Fashion Toronto
Classical Beauties
Toronto Sun
Sex and Violins
Sunday Mail (Scotland)
Lara: It's good to be back
Gear Magazine
Sex and Violins
Edmonton Sun
Tell Lara we love her
see also See Magazine
La Scena Musicale
Lara St. John's Passion
The Strad
A galaxy of promise
Palm Beach Illustrated
First Fiddle
Time Out New York
Sex and violins
Chatelaine
Lara's themes
Orange County Register
PROFILE: Her sexy album covers draw attention to Lara St. John, but so does her skill
Toronto Star
Violinist Lara St. John trying to bring Bach and friends to a younger crowd
MENZ
Nothing to Hide
Willamette Week
Raw Talent
Ottawa Citizen
Fiddling with Passion
The Hamilton Spectator
'Jailbait' St. John bows into town
People Magazine
Bare Bach
Billboard Magazine
Top Classical Albums
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| INTERVIEWS |
CBC Television
Documentary about Lara and Scott St. John
London Weekly
Violinist Lara St. John trying to bring Bach and friends to a younger crowd
All Things Considered
Big Sales for Sexy Violin Soloist
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