Lucia Micarelli (born July 9, 1983) is an American violinist, singer and actress best known for her collaborations with

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and classic rock band Jethro Tull, and her role as Annie Talarico in '' Treme''.

Early life

Born in

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, of Italian (father) and Korean (mother) heritage, Micarelli began playing the violin at the age of three and played her first concert with an orchestra at six years old. Classically trained at

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and the

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, Micarelli also studied with

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Music career

Micarelli was the

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with the

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(TSO) on their Christmas Season Tour in 2003. After her tour with TSO, she joined Josh Groban on his '' Closer'' Tour as a guest soloist and concertmaster. Micarelli appeared as a featured soloist with Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull) in Vienna in 2006 with the Vienna Radio Orchestra. In 2004, Micarelli released her first album ''Music From A Farther Room'', executive-produced by Groban. It is a blend of classical pieces and familiar pop songs, including

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" and

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". In May 2005, she opened for West End singer

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. In October and November 2005 and most of 2006, Micarelli toured the United States with Jethro Tull. In 2007, she toured with Groban again on the

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to promote his album ''

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'', and completed her second album, titled ''Interlude.'' In 2008, Micarelli toured with trumpeter

. While on tour with Botti in July 2009, she injured her left hand badly enough to affect her ability to play. Her rehabilitation was successful, and she was soon playing again, as the numbness in three of her fingers slowly subsided. She also toured with Botti in 2015-2016. She appeared on a PBS special on June 3, 2017, and appeared at the Vancouver Island Musicfest July 14–15, 2017.

Acting career

Micarelli played the role of musician Annie Talarico in

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's television series '' Treme'', about life in

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after

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. Micarelli also had a role in an episode of WGN series ''

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'' in 2014. Micarelli plays the lead character, Kate, in the 2020

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original movie, ''The Christmas Bow''.

Personal life

Micarelli married violinist Neel Hammond in 2011. Hammond appeared in the final episode of season 3 of ''Treme'', as Annie's new friend.

Discography

* ''Music from a Farther Room'' (2004) * "Bohemian Rhapsody" in

's ''Live at the Greek'' DVD (2004) * duet with William Joseph in "Kashmir" single (2004) * ''Interlude'' (2006) * featured soloist "Kashmir" on Josh Groban's ''

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'' DVD (2008) * featured soloist on "Emmanuel" on ''

in Boston'' (2009) * featured soloist on Yael's ''The Love Project Journey'' DVD/CD (2010) * featured soloist on several cuts on the CDs from the '' Treme'' TV show: "I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance" (2010), "New Orleans Blues" (2010), "Heavy Henry" (2011), "Spring Can Really Hang You Up" (2011), "Carved in Stone" (2011) * duet (voice & violin) with

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"One More Cup of Coffee" in the '' Chimes of Freedom'' CD set (2012) issued by

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References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Micarelli, Lucia 1983 births Living people Musicians from New York City American actresses of Korean descent American musicians of Korean descent American people of Italian descent American rock violinists American television actresses 21st-century American women musicians 21st-century American violinists Women violinists