description Gilles Apap Overview
Gilles Apap is a French violinist, born in 1963, whose work crosses classical, traditional, jazz, and improvisational music. He has performed standard violin repertoire while also incorporating styles learned from musicians in regions including India, Ireland, and the United States. His recordings and concerts are intended for listeners interested in both established classical works and performance practices that move across genre boundaries.
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Where was Gilles Apap born, and where did he study?
Gilles Apap was born in Béjaïa, Algeria, in 1963, was raised in Nice, France, and later studied at the Curtis Institute in the United States. He eventually settled in California and developed an international solo career. ([Gilles Apap biography](https://gillesapap.com/about/))
What styles does Gilles Apap combine with classical violin?
Apap combines standard classical repertoire with jazz, Irish fiddling, American bluegrass, Gypsy music, and traditional music from India. His documented collaborators include Kevin Burke, Dr. L. Subramanian, Roby Lakatos, and Didier Lockwood. ([International Yehudi Menuhin Foundation](https://www.menuhin-foundation.com/gilles-apap/))
What happened to Gilles Apap at the 1985 Menuhin Competition?
Apap won first prize in the contemporary-music category at the International Yehudi Menuhin Competition in 1985. His later work with Yehudi Menuhin included the distinctive cadenza for Mozart's Third Violin Concerto. ([Gilles Apap biography](https://gillesapap.com/about/))
What is the Transylvanian Mountain Boys connection to Gilles Apap?
The Transylvanian Mountain Boys are a crossover band formed by Apap that brings his folk and improvisational interests into an ensemble setting. The group released three CDs for Sony Classical. ([Gilles Apap biography](https://gillesapap.com/about/))
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