Born in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Aisslinn Nosky is known as a versatile musician who brings passion and fervour to every project she pursues. Before joining Tafelmusik, Aisslinn was Assistant Principal Second Violin of the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra (2003-2005) and appeared as Guest Concertmaster with Symphony Nova Scotia on several occasions. As a member of I FURIOSI Baroque Ensemble, Aisslinn has helped to bring an enthusiastic new audience to baroque music. For almost a decade, I FURIOSI has presented its own flamboyant and inventive concert series in Toronto, has toured in England, Ireland, Germany and Canada, and released its first self-produced CD Defiled Is My (Middle) Name to great critical acclaim in 2006. The group’s next disc is set to be released by Dorian/Sono Luminus in the fall of 2008. Aisslinn's chamber groups are numerous and diverse. With the Eybler Quartet, she explores repertoire from the first century of the string quartet on period instruments. As a member of the Kirby String Quartet, Aisslinn plays a wide range of eclectic repertoire. The Kirby Quartet can be seen playing recitals across Canada as well as serving as faculty at the Advanced Chamber Music Workshop in Langley, B.C. She can also be spotted playing after hours with such bands as The Hidden Cameras, Hunter Valentine, and Rock Plaza Central. Aisslinn completed her studies with Heilwig von Koenigsloew at the Nanaimo Conservatory and with Lorand Fenyves at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.