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Great Performances

Violinist James Zabawa Martinez | CHASING CRESCENDOS

10m 50s

Violinist James Zabawa-Martinez opens up about his life as a musician, reflecting on long practice sessions, battles with stage fright, and the passion that keeps him performing. Born in Austin, James knew from an early age that he wanted to play the violin. Now, he is particularly inspired by seeing young people in the audience, reminding him of why music is important.

Aired: 02/10/26

Major series funding for GREAT PERFORMANCES is provided by The Joseph & Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Arts Fund, the LuEsther T. Mertz Charitable Trust, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Jody and John Arnhold, the Abra Prentice Foundation, The Starr Foundation, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, the Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Seton J. Melvin, the Estate of Worthington Mayo-Smith, the Jack Lawrence Charitable Remainder Trust Worchell Lawrence, and Ellen and James S. Marcus.