Anne Marie Christensen

Anne Marie is a violinist, violin teacher and scholar with a particular passion for the string repertoire of the long 18th century and an interest in the connections in the history of the Arts (particularly the interactions between culture and society, which she explored in her Ph.D.). She enjoys exploring the depths of the cantatas of J.S.Bach, the galant style represented by Haydn, Boccherini and others, the fireworks of the Italian masters of the violin as well as folk-inspired repertoire and presenting these repertoires, both well known and forgotten, to audiences in concert or more informal settings.

Originally a graduate from the Royal Danish Academy of Music, Anne Marie initially dreamt of a career as a violinist in a major orchestra in her native Denmark. However, the chance to study abroad with professor Milan Vitek at Oberlin Conservatory opened her eyes to early music and historical performance and she soon changed course to specialise in baroque violin performance, earning a Masters Degree.
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After finishing this she moved to London to study and gain further experience. Since then she has co-founded Dei Gratia Baroque Ensemble and Due Corde, performed with a range of other ensembles and finished her Ph.D. at the Royal College of Music. Over the years she has also gained experience as a private violin teacher, taking on students of all ages from beginner to advanced. She is also a returning tutor at HISS (Historically Informed Summer School).