Alex Fortes

Photographer: Shervin Lainez

A native of San Diego, violinist Alex Fortes is recognized for his versatility and warmth. Recent orchestral and chamber music performances have included performances in France, Germany, Denmark, Austria, and Indonesia, as well as throughout North America with groups such as the Henschel, Dalí, Amphion, Argus, Attacca, Franklin, and Momenta Quartets, the Orchestra of St. Luke’s/St Luke's Chamber Ensemble, the Knights, A Far Cry, and Quodlibet Ensemble. His playing is featured on A Far Cry's 2014 and 2017 Grammy-nominated albums, Dreams and Prayers and Visions and Variations, as well as on Law of Mosaics, which The New Yorker’s Alex Ross hailed as one of the top ten albums of 2014. He can also be heard on a 2021 album with the Henschel Quartett and Pianist Donald Berman featuring the music of Chris Theofanidis.