8 Things To Know About Brianna Perez, The Violinist From Oscar-Nominated Doc 'Joe's Violin'
Meet classical wunderkind, Brianna Perez.
Still reeling from Sunday night's Academy Awards frenzy, we highlight another talented, yet lesser known star, Brianna Perez of Joe's Violin. The Oscar-nominated film about a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor not only introduced us to a classical wunderkind, it also served as the vehicle through which the teen violinist experienced a life-altering encounter with a music benefactor. Get acquainted with Perez, and hit the flip up top. After, feel free to watch Kahane Cooperman’s award-winning short documentary below.
The Boogie Down
Caribbean Roots
Hardworking Fairy
Wonder Years
Each One, Teach One
Music A Saving Grace
Like plenty of bonfide musicians, Brianna sought solace from her stringed instrument during her most vulnerable and lonely times. “The violin was there for me when no one else was," she said.
Winning Over Your Heroes
Anyone would be starstuck in meeting veteran actor Denzel Washington. But it was Hollywood's own that was impressed with Brianna when she decided to serenade him with a musical piece. Hit play up top.
Ambition Is Priceless
Should Brianna fail to make it as a music teacher (doubt it), she reportedly wants to try her hand at becoming a forensic anthropologist or NASA engineer. Go 'head girl.
