Who is Annette Homann?
I’m a classical violinist from Germany. I’ve toured, however, with the Riverdance-like international show Barrage for three years and have since become a fiddler, as well. Last year I began writing music and I enjoy combining the violin with other elements such as singing, acting and dance.
What are you working on at the moment?
My goal is to produce an album this year so with that in mind I’m focusing on writing and arranging music. I also dream of being on stage in a big show as a violinist/actress/singer/dancer. I’m working on collecting experience, auditioning and learning, learning, learning.
Do you have upcoming events you’d like people to attend?
Yes!
Artists Without Walls’ Showcase at Lehman College, April 25th, 7PM.
I am a composer/dancer/violinist for the Westfest Dance Festival that takes place at Westbeth on April 28th.
I am part of a six week workshop of the musical/theatrical concert “What I Am Failing to Learn” I play the violin, sing, act and I have stepped in as the musical director (debut) at 13th street Repertory theatre, Wednesdays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 3 pm, from May 15th until June 15th
International Street Cannibals at Drom May 5th, 7:30 pm. Lots of new music. I’ll be playing and presenting two of my own tunes as well.
What is your favorite musical work?
“Chaconne” for solo violin by Bach, a perfect piece of music.
Who are the musicians and composers you admire?
Prokofiev: He wrote music with a sense of humor. He also composed beautiful melodies, but always in a strange setting. I love that.
Bach: He wrote the most incredible music…and plenty of it. He wrote incredibly high quality compositions every week for most of his life. The solo violin sonatas are absolute perfection.
Musicians: there are so many!
Elvis: One of the most intuitive performers.
Feist: I enjoy her songs so much. She’s always experimenting with new sounds, even when performing, which I love.
Janine Jansen: My favorite classical violinist. She plays with so much soul.
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
I am a huge fan of Elvis. He wasn’t secure enough to get through his life as a healthy man but he followed his dream and believed in it and never gave up. He was such a big inspiration to so many people. Who knows if the Beatles would have existed without Elvis.
But generally anybody who is innovative and goes for what they love is an inspiration for me. I admire any musician who plays with soul and heart.
What are the top objectives at this point in your life?
1.) Touring with my own music. Wouldn’t that be wonderful if other people would get something out of what I find important to share.
2.) Being a violinist/singer/actress/dancer in a Broadway show. Ever since I saw the show Once I knew that there was a way to connect the instrument with something else and that’s what I am dreaming of accomplishing.
3.) As much as I love to freelance I would love to be in a situation where I would be able to see my family and friends in Germany regularly. I do get homesick.
4.) Find a place that I can call home. I know my homes are Germany and NYC but a bit more defined home would be nice.
5.) Playing with a person or group I admire very much and being able to have some impact on the music I play.
If you could dream of trying something in the arts you haven’t tried, but would like to, what would that be?
I would love to act in a movie. Directing a show would be great, too.
What was the best gift that someone gave you that inspired or facilitated an interest in your art?
Well, first I have to say that my parents never stopped me from doing anything like moving far away, or being a musician, in fact, they were an enormous help. What a wonderful gift. As a teenager I used to travel with an orchestra in Europe and China. Touring and traveling with my violin has opened my eyes to so many other music forms and ways of living.
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