Katica Illényi

Katica Illényi (Hungarian: [ˈkɒtit͡sɒ ˈilleːɲi]) is a Hungarian violinist, singer, dancer and Theremin player[1]. She plays in several musical genres, including folk music, klezmer and Manouche jazz.[2] She has classical training.[2]

Katica Illényi
At Pilisszentiván in 2010
Background information
Born (1968-02-17) February 17, 1968
Budapest
OriginHungary
Instrumentsviolin theremin
Websitehttps://www.katicaillenyi.com/

Illényi comes from a musical family. She began learning the violin with her father, Ferenc Illényi, who played in the orchestra of the Hungarian State Opera.[2]

References

  1. She is seen playing the instrument in this YouTube video.
  2. Barry Davis (4 September 2014). No Fiddling Around. The Jerusalem Post. Accessed June 2017.
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