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Violinist Julian Azkoul is in demand as an ensemble leader, soloist, recording artist and arranger, appearing as guest director of Camerata Nordica in Sweden, guest leader of Camerata Venia in Switzerland and guest first violinist of the Jubilee and Piatti quartets. He has co-led UK orchestras such as the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Hallé Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, toured with the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra, and also featured as a soloist with the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra, Camerata Nordica and several chamber orchestras. He regularly performs at major international festivals and venues with the London Symphony Orchestra, Geneva Chamber Orchestra, London Contemporary Orchestra, Les Siècles and the United Strings of Europe. He is the co-leader of Camerata Alma Viva and the first violinist of the Aurea String Quartet. As artistic director of the United Strings of Europe, he directs from the violin, curates programmes and projects, and arranges music for the ensemble. A number of Julian Azkoul’s arrangements appeared on the ensemble’s debut album 'In Motion' (BIS-2529) and his transcription of Gareth Farr’s Mondo Rondo is published by Promethean Editions. He releases music with BIS Records and also has a keen interest in Middle Eastern music.

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When I Am Laid in Earth

When I Am Laid in Earth

Oct 13, 2023

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Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48, TH 48: I. Pezzo in forma di sonatina

Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48, TH 48: I. Pezzo in forma di sonatina

Nov 4, 2022

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And the Swallow (Arr. J. Azkoul for String Orchestra)

And the Swallow (Arr. J. Azkoul for String Orchestra)

Jan 7, 2022

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3 Songs for Soprano & String Orchestra: No. 2, Lúa Descolorida

3 Songs for Soprano & String Orchestra: No. 2, Lúa Descolorida

Jan 7, 2022

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Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48, TH 48: II. Valse

Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48, TH 48: II. Valse

Nov 4, 2022

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Arie, Op. 8: No. 6, Che si può fare (Arr. for voice and strings by Richard Birchall)

Arie, Op. 8: No. 6, Che si può fare (Arr. for voice and strings by Richard Birchall)

May 31, 2024

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In Winter's House (Arr. J. Azkoul for String Orchestra)

In Winter's House (Arr. J. Azkoul for String Orchestra)

Jan 7, 2022

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Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48, TH 48: III. Elegia

Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48, TH 48: III. Elegia

Nov 4, 2022

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Entr'acte (Version for String Orchestra)

Entr'acte (Version for String Orchestra)

Jan 7, 2022

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Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48, TH 48: IV. Finale (Tema russo)

Serenade for Strings in C Major, Op. 48, TH 48: IV. Finale (Tema russo)

Nov 4, 2022

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