Canadian-born Lara St. John is a violin soloist, musical maverick, video editor, survivor and iguanamama. She has owned her own label, Ancalagon, since 1999, on which she has released albums that range from classical to new commissions to folk music and more. 

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Laurie Anderson's Statue of Liberty arr. for violin by Lara St. John
Laurie Anderson's Statue of Liberty arr. for violin by Lara St. John

Lauries's take on freedom and the deep meaning of New York Harbor, though so few now remember. From the album she/her/hers by Lara St. John. Videography by Samovar Film Productions and WGBH Boston, sound by Laura De Rover, styling by Milica Paranosic, and thanks to Captain Martin.

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An Inside Look at 3 Canadian Musicians in New York
An Inside Look at 3 Canadian Musicians in New York

The Violin Channel recently caught up with Lara St. John, Aisslinn Nosky, and Adrienne Lloyd. We were curious to know how their time away from Canada in New York City has affected their careers and lives.

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LARA ST. JOHN RELEASES NEW ALBUM, ♀SHE/HER/HERS THROUGH ANCALAGON RECORDS
LARA ST. JOHN RELEASES NEW ALBUM, ♀SHE/HER/HERS THROUGH ANCALAGON RECORDS

For immediate release – New York, NY – Violinist Lara St. John will release her new album ♀she/her/hers on September 29, 2022, on Ancalagon Records. The recording features 17 original solo violin compositions written by 12 leading composers, including Laurie Anderson, Valerie Coleman, Gabriela Lena Frank, Jessica Meyer, Jessie Montgomery, Milica Paranosic, Micheline Coulombe St. Marcoux, Laura de Rover, Melissa Dunphy and Adah Kaplan.

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