Behind-the-Scenes with Michelle Ross at The Church

Violinist and composer Michelle Ross comes to The Church on Friday, December 20, at 3 p.m. for a behind-the-scenes look into her creative practice and unique process of composing. During this special event, Ross will offer insight into her latest composition — an in-progress piece for solo violin and mixed ensemble — and discuss how improvisation, electronics, handwritten notations, poetry and performance all play a role in her work. The presentation will feature a selection of handwritten scores, excerpts of audio and a live performance by Ross.

A protégée of the legendary violinist Itzhak Perlman, Ross’s compositions have had world premieres at the Lucerne Festival, Tanglewood Music Center, and Oregon Symphony’s Open Music. She has also performed as guest concertmaster with a range of ensembles including the Orchestre de Paris, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, London Symphony Orchestra, and more.

Michelle Barzel Ross is a Mizrahi-American violinist and composer of uncommon gifts and deep curiosity, whose artistry defies categorization. Last season, she had the honor of touring as guest first violinist with the Juilliard String Quartet and with Avi Avital and the Between Worlds Ensemble. Known for her debut album, pop-up project and blog “Discovering Bach: Complete Sonatas and Partitas of J.S. Bach” (Albany Records), Ross recently released “Vivaldi: Four Seasons” (Epidemic Sound) with conductor Eric Jacobsen and the Odyssey Orchestra. Passionate about expanding the bounds of contemporary music as both a creator and performer, Ross is a member of Ensemble Échappé, a guest with International Contemporary Ensemble, co-curator of Lucerne Festival Forward and faculty at Lucerne Festival Contemporary. Ross holds degrees from the Juilliard School and Columbia University.

Tickets are $15 ($10 for members) at thechurchsagharbor.org. The Church is at 48 Madison Street in Sag Harbor.