About

Pascal is a versatile Chicago-based violinist who is adept in many styles from Classical to Jazz, Baroque and Contemporary. His playing has been called “reverent” by the Chicago Tribune. Originally from Monaco, he studied in Paris before attending the Aspen Music Festival and Cincinnati Conservatory for his Masters in violin performance. He has enjoyed teaching and performing in the Chicago area since 2008 with groups such as Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, Civic Orchestra, and Baroque Band. His recording credits with Cedille Records include a CD with Baroque Band and a recording with Rachel Barton Pine as well as collaborations with his Jazz Trio “Voila”. His performance career has included appearances live on WFMT, and as a soloist with L’Orchestre Philharmonic de Monaco. He is the Founder of innocentistrings.com Besides his violin playing, Pascal is an accomplished endurance athlete. He is an Ironman finisher and has completed many marathons, with a smile:)

Music

Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Vivaldi, Piazzolla, as well as contemporary composers. I love performing baroque repertoire and fun arrangements of traditional and contemporary tunes.

Videos

Audio

Past groupmuses (15)

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  A Summer Night of Tango and Strings

  Thursday, May 25, 2023 6:30 PM CDT

  • Neighborhood: East Albany Park, Chicago
  • Composers: Piazzolla, Gardel, Beytelmann.
  • Instruments: Bandoneon quintet
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened 11 months ago

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  Mixology: Bach, Beethoven and Spanish Czardas and a visit to Sabina

  Thursday, Jul 7, 2022 6:30 PM CDT

  • Neighborhood: Uptown, Chicago
  • Composers: Beethoven, Iturralde, Piazzolla, Norman
  • Instruments: String trio
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened almost 2 years ago

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  Virtual Livestream

  Violin Duets Through the Ages

  Thursday, Apr 30, 2020 7:00 PM CDT

  • Neighborhood: The Inetnet
  • Composers: Williams, Shostakovich, Leclair, Fauré.
  • Instruments: Violin Duo
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $10+ at event

  Happened about 4 years ago

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  Music in Logan

  Friday, Jun 28, 2019 7:00 PM CDT

  • Neighborhood: Logan Square, Chicago
  • Composers: Dvorak, Haydn, Glass
  • Instruments: String Quartet
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened almost 5 years ago

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  Music in Wilmette

  Friday, Feb 1, 2019 7:30 PM CST

  • Neighborhood: Wilmette, IL
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened about 5 years ago

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  Christmastide String Ensemble

  Thursday, Dec 20, 2018 7:00 PM CST

  • Neighborhood: Wicker Park, Chicago
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened over 5 years ago

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  Norwood Park Musing!

  Friday, Nov 30, 2018 7:30 PM CST

  • Neighborhood: Norwood Park, Chicago
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened over 5 years ago

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  Mercantile Relief

  Friday, Nov 23, 2018 7:30 PM CST

  • Neighborhood: Apartment 2
  • Composers: Danish Quartets
  • Instruments: String Quartet
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened over 5 years ago

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  Lincoln Park Baroque

  Saturday, Oct 13, 2018 7:30 PM CDT

  • Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, Chicago
  • Composers: Corelli, Mozart, Haydn, Dvorak
  • Instruments: String Quartet
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened over 5 years ago

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  Summer Groupmuse in Lincoln Park

  Thursday, Aug 16, 2018 7:00 PM CDT

  • Neighborhood: Lincoln Park, Chicago
  • Composers: Corelli, Bach, Beethoven
  • Instruments: String Trio
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened over 5 years ago

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  Groupmuse on Palmer Square Park

  Thursday, Jun 28, 2018 7:00 PM CDT

  • Neighborhood: Logan Square, Chicago
  • Composers: Corelli, Haydn, Beethoven, Radiohead
  • Instruments: String Quartet
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened almost 6 years ago

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  Celebration of Autumn

  Friday, Nov 10, 2017 6:30 PM CST

  • Neighborhood: Beverly/Morgan Park
  • Composers: Vivaldi, Dvorak
  • Instruments: String Quartet
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened over 6 years ago

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  String Quartet in Lincoln Park

  Friday, Mar 24, 2017 7:30 PM CDT

  • Neighborhood: Park West, Chicago
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened about 7 years ago

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  Musing in Lincoln Park

  Wednesday, Mar 15, 2017 7:00 PM CDT

  • Neighborhood: North Side, Chicago
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened about 7 years ago

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  Muse on the Park

  Friday, Dec 16, 2016 7:30 PM CST

  • Neighborhood: Park West, Chicago
  • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

  Happened over 7 years ago