Clarice Rarity is a violinist known for her expressive playing, musical sensitivity and curiosity as a performer. She studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal College of Music, where she developed a particular interest in contemporary classical music and challenging performance conventions. Her repertoire encompasses music from the Baroque to the present day, cross genre and sometimes cross cultural collaborations. Her interest in new music has led to performances with a number of exciting contemporary ensembles, including Birmingham Contemporary Music Group and Ensemble Modern. She has performed as a soloist and chamber musician at venues and festivals including Wigmore Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival and the Viitasaari New Music Festival, and has also performed internationally as part of Akram Khan’s acclaimed production XENOS.