SAVANNAH, GA – The Savannah Philharmonic is pleased to announce the appointment of
JoAnna Farrer as its new Concertmaster, heralding an exciting new chapter for the upcoming
2024-2025 season. Farrer, a distinguished violinist known for her exceptional talent and
leadership, will join the Philharmonic bringing her extensive experience and vibrant energy to
the ensemble.
JoAnna Farrer is a member of the New Jersey Symphony and has performed as a soloist with
many ensembles, including the Goteborgs Symfoniker, the Philadelphia Orchestra, Orpheus
Chamber Orchestra, and the Israel Philharmonic. As a concertmaster, she has worked with
conductors such as James Conlon, James DePreist, and Lorin Maazel, including performances of
Britten’s “The Turn of the Screw” at the Kennedy Center with Maestro Maazel. In previous
seasons, Farrer has served as guest concertmaster of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and
toured with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, and National Arts Centre
Orchestra of Canada. Active as a Celtic musician, Farrer has performed mixed genre works on
both electric and acoustic instruments in NY, Chicago, Paris, and London. Her debut album,
Liminal Paths, was released in 2022, and she has performed with Irish and Scottish artists
including Alasdair Fraser, Andy Lamy, and Natalie Haas. She has a wide variety of classical
chamber music experience, including performances with artists such as Pinchas Zukerman,
Emanuel Ax and Itzhak Perlman and has appeared at Merkin Hall with the Chamber Music
Society of Lincoln Center. Farrer has performed as a featured artist in the International Chamber
Music Festival in Lima, Peru, and has also performed as the United States representative at the
Kyoto International Music Festival. She is an alumna of the Perlman Music Program, as well as
the National Arts Centre Young Artist Programme as a student of Pinchas Zukerman, and she
completed her master’s degree at the Juilliard School under the tutelage of Glenn Dicterow,
former concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic. She makes her home with her husband,
Darryl Kubian, in northeastern VT, with their many musical instruments and beloved farm
animals.
“We are delighted to welcome JoAnna to the Savannah Philharmonic family,” said Amy
Williams, Executive Director. “Her extraordinary musicianship and commitment to excellence
align perfectly with our vision. We are confident that she will inspire both our orchestra and our
community.”
Farrer’s debut with the Savannah Philharmonic as Concertmaster will take place at the 16th
season opener, “Romantic Rachmaninoff”, on August 24, 2024, at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts.
With tickets for the 2024-2025 season available now, the Savannah Philharmonic encourages
everyone to join in welcoming JoAnna Farrer and experiencing the exceptional performances
planned for the year.
For more information, please visit www.savannahphilharmonic.org.
About The Savannah Philharmonic:
The Savannah Philharmonic, a nonprofit 501©(3), is a community-focused arts organization
which strives to present concert performances and music education of the highest caliber
throughout the southeast. Composed of a professional orchestra and community chorus, and
led by the masterful baton of Keitaro Harada, the SavPhil performs a vast range of works from
composers of the past and present, and in all genres from classical to contemporary. The
organization focuses on fostering community and inspiring a true appreciation of music through
equitable access to performances and education programs. To learn more visit
savannahphilharmonic.org.
