ABOUT ALLIE
Allie van Wassenaer-Summers is an Indiana-born arts professional, violinist, and marketing strategist with over two decades of experience in the cultural sector. Her musical path began at age nine in her family’s band, Blue Moon, eventually leading her to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Violin Performance from Butler University, where she studied under renowned violinist Larry Shapiro.
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After graduating in 2011, Allie spent five years in Nashville as the house fiddle player at Tootsie's World Famous Orchid Lounge, recording and touring across North America. Following the successful release of her self-produced album in 2015—funded via Kickstarter—she discovered a passion for arts administration. This led her to Indiana University’s O’Neill School for Public and Environmental Affairs, where she earned a graduate degree in arts management with a focus on cultural policy, fundraising, and marketing. During this time, she worked with organizations like WonderLab Museum and the Metro Nashville Arts Commission.
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Allie has since brought her combined artistic and administrative expertise to institutions such as the Muhammad Ali Center and Actors Theatre of Louisville. She currently serves as Marketing & PR Manager at PENTATONE, a leading classical music label, where she leads over 50 international campaigns annually across Europe, North America, and Asia. Her work has resulted in major global media placements, six GRAMMY-nominated recordings, and multiple wins in top classical music awards. Known for her strategic thinking and creative storytelling, Allie has built lasting partnerships across the music industry and developed systems that streamline marketing workflows and enhance artist collaboration.
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Now based in the Netherlands with her husband (violinist Diederik van Wassenaer), daughter Flora and cat Claude, as well as a growing collection of houseplants, Allie continues to perform and consult internationally—bringing music and meaning to audiences around the world.
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