John Macfarlane, an artist known for his exceptional adaptability, is highly sought-after in various roles such as orchestral leader, chamber musician, conductor, singer, and educator. He holds the position of Assistant Principal Second Violin for the Lyric Opera Orchestra and serves as the Artistic Director for Rembrandt Chamber Musicians.

As a chamber musician, John has been featured in performances with the Rembrandt Chamber Musicians, Bach Week, Rush Hour Concerts series, Dame Myra Hess series, and the Strings Music Festival in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

John has held concertmaster positions with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, Owensboro Symphony Orchestra, Breckenridge Music Festival, National Repertory Orchestra, and Spoleto Festival. Additionally, he has performed as a guest concertmaster for the Oregon Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, and has played with The Cleveland Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.

In his capacity as a conductor, John has appeared on live radio broadcasts on Chicago’s WFMT for the Rush Hour Concerts Series and conducted numerous concerts at the Strings Music Festival. He has also served as the Assistant Conductor for the National Repertory Orchestra in Breckenridge, Colorado.

As a passionate advocate for the arts, John often leads masterclasses at the Betty Haag School and delivers motivational seminars for advanced youth orchestras.

John earned his Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance and a Certificate in Music Theatre from Northwestern University, as well as a Master of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Maryland.