Patrice Fontanarosa
Patrice Fontanarosa (born 4 September 1942 in Paris) is a French classical violinist and actor. Early life. Fontanarosa is the elder son of the painters Lucien Fontanarosa (1912-1975) and Annette Faive-Fontanarosa (1911-1988). Education. In 1959, Fontanarosa earned a music diploma with first prize in violin from Conservatoire de Paris. Career. Fontanarosa formed the famous Fontanarosa Trio with his sister Frédérique Fontanarosa, pianist, and their brother Renaud Fontanarosa, cellist. Personal life. Fontanarosa is married to harpist Marielle Nordmann.