Antonio Pontarelli session work with System Antonio Pontarelli does things with his violin that Eddie Van Halen does with his guitar and has performed and recorded with rock legends such as Jethro Tull, Serj Tankian (System of a Down) and ...more
Antonio Pontarelli Adds Rock Violin Madness To Serj Tankian's Solo Debut October 2007
Rock Violinist Antonio Pontarelli joins Serj Tankian's Los Angeles debut concert at the House of Blues on Sunset
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 24, 2007 -- Award-winning rock violinist Antonio Pontarelli is notorious for his signature shred-like style that sends a surge of excitement through audiences of all ages. He is one of the many collaborators on the October 23 solo release of Serj Tankian, who is the voice of "System of a Down". Tankian heard about Pontarelli's fiery and soulful performances on the electric violin and was immediately impressed.
Strings attached for violin prodigy, Eighth in a series of profiles of the Trojan family October 2007
It's been 10 years since rock violinist/singer/songwriter Antonio Pontarelli was photographed standing in his very own field of dreams. Back then he was just 6 years old, standing amid wildflowers, enjoying the feeling of winning the Inland Valley Community Competition.
It was his first musical competition win and a perfect Kodak moment for his mom. The musician, who has since performed at the Grammys, has come a long way since then.
La Voce, Las Vegas' Italian community "The voice of Las Vegas", names Antonio Pontarelli Artist of the Month September 2007
It’s time you met Antonio Pontarelli, a zealous seven-string electric violinist/singer/songwriter, who is transforming the world of music with his unique rock style and improvisational blends of influences.
He is being called a modern-day Jimi Hendrix by the critics, but once you enter the “AP Experience” as they call it, you’ll see why Antonio is the number one rock violin artist in the world.
The Unisong International Songwriting Competition just announced that Antonio Pontarelli won for best vocal and instrumental performance in his co-written song "Fades to Black" June 2007
As our first Best Performance prize winner, we are proud to introduce triple threat singer/songwriter/violinist Antonio Pontarelli. In addition to being the co songwriter, that's him on both the powerful rock vocals of his winning performance, but also on the fiery violin licks that are an equal part of his signature sound. Visit his website to find out more about this multi-talented young artist .
Antonio is featured on the cover of national magazine “Music Education". He is a member of the Recording Academy and was showcased because of his work as a singer/ songwriter/ violinist with their Grammy Camp program.
Yes, we've written about him on this pages before, but darn it, we like the resident teen musical genius. Antonio Pontarelli is gorgeous and polite and, oh, did we mention he can play a violin like no one you've heard?.... more
Rock Violinist Antonio Pontarelli and his band, mesmerized audiences with a live performance at the Key Club, in Hollywood. (Photo by Loren Scott) June 2007
Pontarelli has been performing all over the country with his unique style of violin performance that is tightly woven into an interesting mix of modern, classic and progressive rock influences. As he opened his set, Pontarelli played a violin solo through a billowy cloud of smoke that parted once he kicked into vocals. It created a mystique about this rocker which drew the crowd to immediately arm themselves with their cell phones to snap photos before he became too famous.
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Antonio Pontarelli Wins Prestigious International
Songwriting Competition March 07, 2006
... A gifted 14 Year old singer, songwriter & violinist from Temecula , CA wins
the March "Best Song Of The Month" Contest and is featured on the magazine cover ...
"Rocks Newest Rising Star Wins National Championship"
NAMM Website
February 16, 2005
...."He ignited the crowd from the very first note and held them captive until the end when he articulated licks with the power of a machine gun while on his back" ....more
ANTONIO MAKES MUSIC CONNECTIONS LIST AS HOT UNSIGNED ARTIST OF 2005 December 14, 2005
"The Music Connection, the most prestigious magazine in the music industry, prides inside will being on the leading edge and calling tomorrow's stars first"
ANTONIO IS THE HOT UNSIGNED ARTIST OF 2006
December 31, 2006
“Priding itself on being on the cutting edge of the industry, Music Connection lists the Hot Unsigned Artists of 2007.”
The 26th Annual "Young Artist Awards" Honors Rock Violinist Antonio Pontarelli
...."The 2005 Grand Champion of NBC PAX TV's " America 's Most Talented Kids", won the coveted award in a star studded event held in LA."....
…“One success story is 14-year old violin virtuoso Antonio Pontarelli. We do an event every year at the Greek Theatre called the Mercedes Benz Wavefest and Seal and Kenny G were playing.” Goldstein said. “We decided to put him on the Wavefest in front of 7,000 people and he got a standing ovation.”
Antonio Pontarelli
Takes #1 Spot on AMTK November 9, 2004
“…I think that this kid is the best young musical act that I have seen since the Beatles”...more
“INLAND VALLEY SYMPHONY REVIEW” October 26, 2003
…”a five time winner in the Music Heritage Youth string Competition” …”My goal is to compose and play music that makes a difference in people's lives"… more
“TEMECULA FESTIVAL HITS THE RIGHT NOTES ” July 24, 2004
…”One spot Saturday that exemplified the electrifying spontaneity that is the trademark of jazz came when Tribelhorn and Pontarelli were featured as guest soloists with Richie Cole and his band”…more
"LOCAL YOUTH SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS CAMP" August 2002
...“Eleven-year old Antonio Pontarelli of Temecula has a lot on his plate these days between juggling school and a promising musical career.”…more
“SYMPHONY BRINGS VARIETY THIS SEASON” October 24, 2003
...“Featuring a 12-year-old virtuoso violinist who has been playing since he was 4”...more
“Violinist, 10, tunes up for prodigious career” August 28, 2001
...At 10 years old, Antonio Pontarelli is a virtuoso on the violin and has written a concerto”...more
“PRE TEEN HELPS SYMPHONY KICK OFF SEASON” October 23, 2003
...Antonio played with the San Diego Symphony by the invitation of Grammy winner Mark O’Connor…
“BOY VIOLINIST IS A VERSATILE VIRTUOSO” August 05, 2001
...“Antonio had the singular honor of being invited by Isaac Stern to his dressing room for a personal chat after a master class at USC”...
“THEY CALL HIM A VIRTUOSO"
August 11, 2000
...“So what if Antonio Pontarelli is only 9 years old’
“Child prodigy conquers violin” August, 2001
...Antonio was awarded a full scholarship to the Young Musician’s Foundation Debut Orchestra. Formerly known as the highly celebrated Disney Orchestra “...more
